WhatApp group admin arrest for 'anti-national' messages

November 15, 2018 17:20

The admin of a Whatsapp group was arrested for circulation of alleged "anti-national" messages in the social media group, police said Thursday. Naeem was arrested after receiving a complaint from Dipak Kumar of Bamnauli village in Baraut, a police officer said. According to Kumar's complaint, a WhatsApp group named 'Josh' was circulating objectionable "anti-national" messages, the officer said.

After a probe, it was found that the group was run by Naeem, who runs 'Jan Sewa Kendra' (common services centre) in his village, he said, adding that the accused had been arrested. -- PTI

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