FIR registered against Anurag Kashyap in Chhattisgarh over casteist remarks against Brahmins

FIR registered against Anurag Kashyap in Chhattisgarh over casteist remarks against Brahmins

New Delhi: An FIR has been registered against Gangs of Wasseypur fame filmmaker Anurag Kashyap by Raipur Police. The director-turned-actor has been charged for promoting enmity between different groups over his purported remarks on Brahmins. 

According to an official, the case was filed at the City Kotwali police station late on Monday night after Pandit Neelkanth Tripathi, the national vice president and Chhattisgarh in charge of Rashtriya Brahman Mahasangh (Bharat) from Raipur, filed a complaint. He said that more investigation is being conducted. 

Kashyap recently made casteist remarks about the Brahmin community on his social media site. According to the official, who cited the complaint, the comment has offended the Brahmin community's feelings and threatened societal cohesion. Kashyap was charged under sections 196 (inciting animosity between various groups on the basis of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, etc.) and 302 (using words, etc., with deliberate intent to wound religious feelings of any person) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

On Tuesday, Kashyap expressed regret for his statement, claiming that his use of 'abusive language' in an angry response to someone had exceeded a line.

Read More Renowned Assamese singer Gayatri Hazarika passes away at 44 after battling cancer in Guwahati

(With PTI Inputs)

Tags:

About The Author

Aryan Age Picture

Welcome to Aryan Age, an English newspaper that has been serving readers since 2011 from Delhi. With a loyal circulation of over 19,000, we are dedicated to providing our readers with the latest news and information, as well as insightful analysis and commentary that help them navigate the complex and rapidly changing world.

Post Comment

Comment List

Latest News

CM Dr. Mohan Yadav Condoles the Demise of Renowned Astrophysicist Dr. Jayant Narlikar CM Dr. Mohan Yadav Condoles the Demise of Renowned Astrophysicist Dr. Jayant Narlikar
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of eminent astrophysicist Dr. Jayant Narlikar . In...
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav Pays Tribute to Freedom Fighter Bipin Chandra Pal
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav Remembers Param Vir Chakra Awardee Major Shekhawat on His Birth Anniversary

Live Cricket Score

Advertisement

Science & Tech

Android 16 will completely change your experience: Here's everything that's coming Android 16 will completely change your experience: Here's everything that's coming
New Delhi: Google recently held The Android Show: I/O Edition ahead of its Google I/O 2025, which is set for...
Samsung Galaxy A Series gets dedicated button for Gemini AI activation with new update

Health

Lifestyle factors increase cardiovascular risk more for women, finds study Lifestyle factors increase cardiovascular risk more for women, finds study
A recent study presented at the American College of Cardiology's Annual Scientific Session said that lifestyle and health factors that...
Expert sheds light on medical breakthroughs in obesity treatment

Lifestyle

Dubai Crown Prince arrives in Delhi: Know about his Rs 33,500 crore property, luxurious lifestyle and more Dubai Crown Prince arrives in Delhi: Know about his Rs 33,500 crore property, luxurious lifestyle and more
Dubai's Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, also known as 'Fazza' has arrived in India on April 8....
From Sarojini to Atta: Hop on to THESE markets of Delhi NCR for Christmas shopping