Sudhanshu Sharma
Nurpur
Nurpur Police has intensified action against individuals involved in harassing women, damaging their personal and social reputation, and issuing threats through social media platforms.
In a significant action, Nurpur Police has arrested an accused, identified as Sham Lal, son of Joginder Pal, resident of Sherpur Chowk, Ludhiana, Punjab, in connection with FIR No. 141/2026, dated 26.08.2026, registered at Police Station Damtal under Sections 351(2) and 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Sections 6 of the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986, as mentioned in the FIR.
Brief Facts of the Case
The complainant had lodged a complaint at Police Station Damtal alleging that the accused had created multiple fake Instagram accounts in her name and uploaded photographs of her and her family members, accompanied by obscene and objectionable comments.
The accused had also allegedly shared the complainant’s mobile number on social media, following which she started receiving calls from various unknown numbers.
According to the complainant, the accused was also threatening her and her family members with death threats through WhatsApp calls.
Taking the seriousness of the complaint into consideration, Damtal Police registered a case and initiated an investigation. With the assistance of the Cyber Cell, the police team got the fake Instagram accounts created by the accused blocked/deleted.
Based on technical inputs and other evidence, the police successfully traced and arrested the accused from Punjab.
Further investigation is underway, including examination of the objectionable content uploaded on social media and other digital evidence. Further legal action against the accused is being taken as per law.
Nurpur Police Appeals to the General Public
Nurpur Police appeals to the public not to indulge in identity theft or create fake social media accounts by impersonating other individuals. Such activities constitute serious offences and attract stringent legal action.
Anyone facing online harassment, identity theft or the creation of fake
