Civil Line Police Probe Social Media Allegations Against Cabinet Minister

Raipur, August 18, 2026 – Authorities in Chhattisgarh’s Civil Line police jurisdiction have opened a case after a grievance was lodged alleging that a social media user made vulgar and objectionable remarks about Minister Guru Khushwant. The complaint, filed by activist Umesh Baghel, prompted the registration of the matter under the Indian Penal Code sections dealing with indecent language and defamation. Investigators are currently verifying the identity of the account, reviewing the content of the post, and gathering any supporting digital evidence. The probe continues, and the police will determine further measures based on the outcome of their analysis.