T. N. Prathapan files complaint over fake social media campaign claiming party exit
T. N. Prathapan, a senior Congress leader, has filed a complaint regarding a false social media campaign claiming he is leaving the party. The campaign, which includes a misleading post featuring his photograph, is believed to be aimed at damaging his reputation. Prathapan has requested a police investigation into the matter and provided evidence of the defamatory content.
- ▪T. N. Prathapan filed a complaint with the Thrissur Rural Superintendent of Police.
- ▪The complaint concerns a social media post claiming he is quitting the Congress party.
- ▪The post originated from a Facebook page named 'Red Army' and was widely shared.
- ▪Prathapan alleges the fake content was created to politically target him and damage his reputation.
- ▪He has submitted screenshots of the post as evidence and is seeking legal action against those responsible.
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Senior Congress leader T. N. Prathapan has lodged a formal complaint with the Thrissur Rural Superintendent of Police against a social media campaign that allegedly spread false and defamatory information about him.The complaint follows the circulation of a post carrying the headline “T.N. Prathapan set to quit the party,” accompanied by his photograph. According to Prathapan, the content is entirely fabricated and aimed at misleading the public.He pointed out that the post first appeared on a Facebook page named “Red Army,” which is seen as pro-Left, through a profile under the name “Abhilash Appu Abhilash.” The post was subsequently shared widely across social media platforms.In his complaint, Mr.
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