Man held for sharing fake video against Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz
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A man has been arrested for circulating a fake and derogatory video targeting Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Sunday.
According to the channel report, the incident occurred in Garha Mor, where the Tibba Sultanpur Police Station registered a case under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA).
According to the First Information Report (FIR), the suspect, identified as Ashfaq, shared the controversial content in a WhatsApp group, allegedly mocking and defaming the chief minister.
The video was found to be not only false but also aimed at ridiculing a public officeholder, prompting swift legal action by the authorities.
Tibba Sultanpur, a town located between Multan and Vehari, originally known as Tibba Sunta Pur after a Hindu namesake, has now become the focal point of a high-profile cybercrime investigation.
Authorities say they are cracking down on digital defamation under the PECA laws to curb the spread of disinformation and character assassination online.
Reporter: Sajid Chaudhry