Namchi Police arrested a 37-year-old man from Sikkim for posting a controversial video on Facebook that criticized the Indian government and insulted the Indian Army. The man, identified as Komirul Haque, had been living in Namchi Bazaar for nearly a decade and worked as a mason and casual laborer. His arrest followed routine surveillance of online platforms by law enforcement.
Police discovered the video uploaded under the Facebook name “Kamirul Kamirul,” in which Haque accused the Government of India of being responsible for the recent Pahalgam terror attack. He also made statements against the Indian Army, which authorities deemed derogatory and dangerous to national security.
The content of the video raised serious concerns over its potential to incite unrest and fuel communal discord. Authorities moved quickly to file an FIR on April 28 at Namchi Police Station under FIR No. 15/2025. The charges stem from the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, including Section 152, which relates to actions that threaten India’s sovereignty and unity, and Section 196(1), which targets attempts to incite enmity among different groups.
Following his identification, the police arrested Haque from his Namchi residence. Originally from Bharatgachh in Chopra, Hariharpur, Uttar Dinajpur district in West Bengal, Haque had relocated to Sikkim several years ago for work. His phone, believed to be the device used to upload the contentious video, was seized during the operation and sent for forensic testing.
Authorities confirmed that the arrest was conducted under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023. Section 35 of BNSS permits arrests in cases involving serious offenses, while Section 170 allows custodial investigation when credible evidence is present. The police emphasized the seriousness of the charges and indicated that further arrests could follow if the probe uncovers evidence of collaboration or conspiracy.
Law enforcement officials underlined the importance of safeguarding national integrity and warned the public against sharing or promoting content that could disrupt public harmony or malign national institutions. The police urged social media users to exercise restraint and report harmful content to authorities instead of spreading it further.
Investigators are now focusing on Haque’s motives. They aim to determine whether he acted independently or had support from others, possibly from outside the region. Authorities are analyzing the digital trail left by Haque, which may include message exchanges, content sharing, and interactions on social platforms.
Police also appealed to citizens to refrain from making inflammatory or misleading posts that can jeopardize national unity. The state government echoed the sentiment, stressing the need for collective responsibility in maintaining peace during volatile times.
The case has drawn public attention across Sikkim and neighboring states, with many expressing outrage at the attack on the armed forces. Others have raised questions about digital content regulation and the speed at which misinformation can spread online.
The arrest serves as a reminder of the government’s increasing vigilance over digital activity that could pose threats to security. Officials stated that the video could have sparked unrest in a sensitive time, especially after a deadly attack in Pahalgam that claimed innocent lives and deeply affected national morale.
As the investigation unfolds, police expect to reveal more details about Haque’s background and associations. They remain committed to prosecuting those who compromise public peace and disrespect the symbols of national service.
Authorities concluded by reiterating that freedom of speech does not equate to spreading falsehoods or inciting division. They affirmed that action will be taken whenever content undermines the unity and integrity of the nation.
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