Chikkamagaluru, 22 Aug

Legal troubles continue to mount for YouTuber MD Sameer, with a fresh FIR registered against him at Kadur Police Station in Chikkamagaluru. The complaint, filed by Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) member Manju Jain, accuses Sameer of making derogatory remarks about Hindu religious sites on social media.

This comes on the heels of an earlier suo moto case registered at Dharmasthala Police Station, where Sameer was accused of spreading misinformation and inciting communal tensions through an AI-generated video. Despite being summoned for questioning, he failed to appear, increasing the possibility of arrest.

Sameer sought legal relief by filing an anticipatory bail petition in the Mangaluru District Sessions Court on August 19. The court granted interim bail after hearing the matter.

Sameer’s videos have drawn both attention and criticism, with some praising the content while others allege it insults religious sentiments. The Kadur FIR states that his remarks could provoke religious disharmony — a serious offence under Indian law.