Tamil Nadu has revealed in the Supreme Court how “false and unverified” videos about attacks on migrant labourers from Bihar, allegedly posted online by YouTuber Manish Kashyap, may have triggered violence and riots but for the timely action of the police and State authorities.
“Through false and unverified videos posted across social media platforms, the accused (Mr. Kashyap) attempted to instigate violence between migrant labourers from Bihar and the people of Tamil Nadu and to create enmity among different groups on the grounds of language and create a volatile law and order situation in the State,” Tamil Nadu said in an affidavit.
Mr. Kashyap has been booked under the National Security Act. He is also an accused in six other cases registered across Tamil Nadu.
