Agra : Police registered an FIR against a 28-year-old tuition teacher in Etah for allegedly using minor children in social media videos carrying political remarks against PM Narendra Modi and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, while National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) took cognisance of a complaint raising concerns over the children’s dignity, privacy, psychological safety and parental consent.
Police action against Pratibha Yadav followed a complaint by local beat sub-inspector Gagandeep Singh over a reel allegedly uploaded on Instagram on Sept 28. Based on Singh’s complaint, Kotwali Nagar police registered an FIR under BNS sections 352 (intentional insult intended or known to provoke a breach of peace) and 353 (statements conducing to public mischief), along with provisions of the IT Act. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Agra | Silver Rate in Agra | Bank Holidays in Agra | Public Holidays in Agra | Agra AQI | Weather in Agra | Petrol Price in Agra | Diesel Price in Agra | CNG Price in Agra | LPG Price in Agra Stay updated with the latest Agra news.
Police said the video showed children making remarks seeking the resignation of Modi and Kumar and carried references to “vote chori”. It also featured a remark referring to the children as “small cockroaches”. Action has also been taken against the teacher for breach of peace,” Etah SSP Dr Elamaran G said.
The content was subsequently shared across social media and circulated widely even after Yadav deleted the videos from her accounts. Police also initiated separate proceedings against Yadav for breach of peace. “An FIR has been registered by the outpost in-charge in connection with the circulation of the video. TOI contacted Yadav for her response, but she declined to comment. Separately, NHRC took cognisance of a complaint alleging that minor children associated with a purported coaching centre in Etah were being scripted and repeatedly used in objectionable and politically sensitive social media videos. The complaint raised concerns over their dignity, privacy, psychological well-being, parental consent and possible exploitation. A bench headed by NHRC member Priyank Kanoongo issued notices to Etah SSP and district magistrate, Meta India’s managing director and country head, and secretary of ministry of electronics and information technology, seeking action-taken reports within two weeks. NHRC also asked police to identify the children involved and take appropriate measures for their protection. Download the TOI App.