In response to a complaint filed by the National Commission for Women (NCW), the Delhi Police registered a First Information Report (FIR) against a social media user for making derogatory remarks about Smriti Singh, the widow of Captain Anshuman Singh, a Kirti Chakra awardee (posthumous). The FIR, filed by the Intelligence Fusion and Strategic Operation (IFSO) unit, invokes sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Information Technology (IT) Act.
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- FIR filed by Delhi Police on NCW’s complaint against a social media user.
- Allegations include ‘lewd and derogatory’ remarks against Smriti Singh.
- Sections invoked: Section 79 of BNS and Section 67 of IT Act.
- NCW took suo motu cognisance and demanded swift action.
- The incident sparked outrage on social media platforms.
- Captain Anshuman Singh received the Kirti Chakra posthumously for bravery.
- He died while rescuing individuals during a fire incident at an Indian Army camp.
- Smriti Singh and Manju Singh received the award on his behalf.
- NCW condemned the remark, emphasizing respect for women’s dignity.
- The investigation is ongoing; Delhi Police working to identify and apprehend the accused.
