Udupi Man Sentenced to Jail Over Facebook Threat of 'Time to Finish You' Against Priyank Kharge
By ETF Desk
A man from Udupi District was sentenced to jail after his Facebook post threatened former Parliamentarian Priyank Kharge, reading "Time to finish you." Authorities said the post amounted to criminal intimidation under Section 506 of the Indian Penal Code.
The post was circulated on a popular local Facebook group and quickly caught the attention of law enforcement. Kharge, known for his active political career, had previously faced threats but this was the first incident that led to legal action.
Under Indian law, such threats can result in imprisonment and fines. The case underscores the seriousness with which Indian courts view online harassment and emphasizes the need for responsible use of social media. Source: Google News – Udupi.