After Rajshri’s complaint, an FIR was lodged against Singh under the following classes:
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Section 356 (defamation) of BNS
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Section 67 of the IT Act
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Many sections of SC/ST Act, 1989
In a memorandum based on the arrest, the police claimed that the accused committed a cognitive crime and if not arrested, the complainant and her husband were likely to “threaten”.
Memo said, “Since the arrested accused is a very strong social and economic background, and holds an impressive position, he can threaten/affect the complainant if not arrested and more importantly that her husband Manab Deka, who is an elected representative, said,” said the Memo.
while talking The QuintDebbrata Saikia, Leader of the Opposition in the Assam Legislative Assembly questioned the police’s argument.
“Who is more impressive? A sitting MLA or a spokesman from the opposition?” He asked.
Based on the arrest, the police further claimed that if not arrested, the accused would “reach the documentary evidence against him and he could tamper with him.”
He also claimed that if the accused is not arrested, “there is a possibility of communal violence.”
Memo said, “Since it is an alleged serious crime that is trying to discredit and tarnish the image of Scheduled Castes, there is a possibility of involvement of other companions. Therefore, the accused need to arrest to inquire well,” the Memo said.
