KALABURAGI, 7 DEC

A case has been registered at the Brahmapur police station against Ambadas Khatal, an office manager at the Kalaburagi City Municipal Corporation, after a video showing the demolition of the Babri Masjid was shared as his WhatsApp status and it went viral.

Based on a complaint filed by Municipal Corporation member Sheikh Ajmal Ahmad Gola, the Brahmapur police registered an FIR against Ambadas Khatal.

Ambadas had shared on his WhatsApp a video showing visuals of Babri Masjid’s demolition on 6 December, 1992. 

In the video, a song saying "Banayenge Mandir" can be heard. The video also had the words "Hindu Shaurya Day – 6 December 1992." It was also observed that his status had the caption: "As said, we have built the temple there."

After the circulation of this video, many members of the minority community said that the official had hurt their sentiments. Some municipal members lodged a complaint with the Municipal Commissioner seeking action against the officer.

A case has been registered against Ambadas at the Brahmapur Police Station under Sections 196 and 353(c) of the BNS Act.