Roing, May 27:
A resident of Arunachal Pradesh has lodged an FIR complaint at Shantipur Police Station in Lower Dibang Valley district against a Facebook account named “Pinky 944” for allegedly posting abusive, caste-based, and threatening content targeting tribal communities and Arunachalee people.
The complainant, Shri Getem Gamno of Kalek village, alleged that the account used derogatory terms such as “junglee” and “dafla” against tribal communities and circulated defamatory posts falsely portraying the community as “drug suppliers” and “girl suppliers.”
According to the complaint, the accused also allegedly threatened to burn Arunachal Pradesh-registered vehicles travelling through Assam, creating fear and insecurity among Arunachalee travellers and members of Scheduled Tribe communities.
The complaint further stated that the social media posts were capable of promoting communal hatred and inciting violence against tribal people, especially those travelling through the region.
Seeking strict legal action, the complainant requested police to register an FIR under relevant sections of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), and the Information Technology Act. He also appealed for protection and safety of fellow Arunachalee travellers and steps to prevent further circulation of the alleged hateful content.
Documents attached with the complaint show that it was officially received at Shantipur Police Station on May 27, 2026, for investigation.
