Police Action Against Offensive Gandhi Reel on Instagram

Surat law enforcement acted against a social‑media post that portrayed Mahatma Gandhi’s image on a ₹500 note in a disrespectful manner. The Instagram Reel, posted by 47‑year‑old Simran Patel between 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. on October 1, mixed the iconic portrait with lewd remarks. A citizen’s complaint triggered a case under Section 67 of the Information Technology Act, 2008. The cyber‑cell, under senior police oversight, traced the account, arrested Patel on October 4, and began legal proceedings. Officials urged the public to refrain from circulating such material.