Mumbai: The Samta Nagar police have arrested a man for allegedly using abusive language against a former female BJP corporator on social media.
According to a complaint by a party worker, the accused, Chandrakant Gaikwad (alias Chandu) used offensive language against ex-corporator Surekha Patil during a Facebook livestream on August 3. He also hurled offensive comments towards officers of the Samta Nagar police, said the complaint.
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The act has hurt the sentiments of BJP workers, it added. The complainant claimed that Gaikwad was aware that the video would be viewed by the public.
