New Delhi:
After rumours were allegedly spread on a mobile messaging app branding him a terrorist, 30-year-old Saeed Sher Ali Khan was forced to do a sit-in outside a police station in Mumbai holding a placard to clarify that he is not a terrorist.
Saeed Ali Khan on Tuesday lodged a complaint regarding purported messages and photos posted on WhatsApp branding him a terrorist, an official at Virar police station said on Wednesday.
The matter is being investigated in detail and further action will be taken after a thorough investigation, police said.
Khan claimed that police initially refused to take his complaint, following which he, along with his family members, staged a protest in front of the police station.
During the protest, Khan and his family members held placards with message 'My name is Saeed Sher Ali Khan. I am not terrorist'.
Khan, who also submitted the photos and messages along with his complaint, said the problem started after he refused to pay extra maintenance as sought by his landlord.
A resident of Gopchadpada in Virar, Khan alleged that a man, claiming to be the landlord of the building where he resides, demanded Rs 2,000 as maintenance.
"After I refused, he threatened me and also set my tempo on fire," he alleged."The man then posted a photo of mine on WhatsApp with a message that I am a terrorist. If anyone finds me they should catch me and hand over to police," Khan alleged.
"Now, I face problems while venturing out as locals look at me suspiciously," he rued.
