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The accused, identified as Srinivasamurthy from Tumakuru, is alleged to have created posters that were disrespectful and offensive towards CM Siddaramaiah and the Mysuru Dasara celebrations. These posters were posted on a Facebook account under the name “Hindustani Sena.”
CM Siddaramaiah’s face was fixed for the body of Mahishasura, a demon king according to Hindu myths. The accused had used an objectionable tagline to the photo edit.
Surya Mukundaraj, who is also legal cell general secretary, had demanded action against the accused.
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Mohammad Nandavara, general secretary of Pane Mangaluru Block Congress had lodged a complaint in this regard.
The complaint had been lodged against one Somana Gouda. The accused had shared humiliating pictures of CM Siddaramaiah on ‘Jai Karnataka’ WhatsApp group.
An investigation into the matter is on.
(With inputs from IANS)