Bengaluru, November 10, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
A police complaint has been filed against Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge, accusing him of spreading allegedly false and misleading information on social media by linking the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) to the seizure of live cartridges in Bihar and Haryana.
The complaint was submitted at Banashankari Police Station in Bengaluru on Tuesday. The complainant has urged the police to register an FIR against Kharge under Sections 192, 196 and 353 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023.
According to the complaint, Kharge allegedly attempted to associate the RSS with the seizure of approximately 44,250 live cartridges in the two states through his posts and statements on X. The complainant claimed that the remarks created an impression that the organisation was connected with the alleged criminal activity.
It further alleged that the Home Minister circulated unverified information that could promote hostility between groups, spread misinformation and disturb public peace and communal harmony.
The complainant argued that Kharge’s position as Home Minister did not exempt him from legal scrutiny, adding that statements made by someone holding such a senior public office carry considerable influence and could have wider consequences.
The complaint urged the police to examine the available information and evidence independently and register an FIR if the allegations disclosed cognisable offences under the applicable provisions of the BNS.
It also maintained that the same legal standards should apply to everyone, irrespective of their position or public office.
There was no immediate confirmation of whether the police had registered an FIR or initiated any further action on the complaint. The allegations against Kharge remain unverified, and no finding of wrongdoing has been established.
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