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Noida girl apologises for abusing PM at protest
The Indian Express··2 Aug
A girl from Noida, allegedly seen abusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Cockroach Janta Party protest at Jantar Mantar last month, apologised in a video that surfaced after a zero FIR was filed against her. She said she was influenced by groups at the protest site and called it her first and last mistake.
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What It Means For You
- The case shows remarks made during large protests can lead to formal police complaints even weeks later.
- A zero FIR means individuals can face legal scrutiny regardless of where an alleged offence occurred.
- Public apologies do not automatically halt an ongoing police investigation into the same incident.
What's Happening
- A Noida girl apologised on video for allegedly abusing PM Modi during the CJP protest at Jantar Mantar.
- She said she was influenced by other groups at the protest site making similar remarks.
- Senior Delhi Police officials said they are reviewing the video before deciding how to proceed.
How a Zero FIR Moves Between Stations
- A zero FIR can be filed at any police station regardless of where the alleged incident took place.
- It is then gradually transferred to the station with jurisdiction over the case for further action.
- The FIR in this case lists her birth year as 1994, though she claims to be 15.
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