The Calcutta High Court has today granted interim bail to social media influencer Sharmistha Panoli, who was arrested for allegedly posting a video with communal comments.
Panoli was taken into custody by Kolkata Police from Gurugram, Haryana, on May 30, following multiple complaints and FIRs lodged against her. The arrest stemmed from a video she had posted on May 14, which reportedly contained inflammatory and derogatory remarks against a particular community, sparking widespread outrage and accusations of hurting religious sentiments.
Cal HC grants interim bail to influencer Sharmistha Panoli, arrested for allegedly posting video on social media with communal comments
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