The mother of a 15-year-old girl accused of making derogatory remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said she and her daughter were forced to leave their rented home in Noida after facing repeated visits from police and strangers.
According to The Indian Express, the woman said she packed up and shifted to another location because she feared continuing harassment despite her daughter's public apology.
The woman, who said she has been raising her daughter alone since her husband's death in 2019, appealed to authorities and the public to allow the family to move on.
What is the case about?
The controversy stems from a protest held at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, where the teenager allegedly made derogatory remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Following the incident, Uttar Pradesh Police registered a Zero FIR under provisions relating to public mischief, insult and defamation before transferring the matter to Delhi Police, according to The Indian Express.
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Teen apologised publicly
A video circulated online in which the teenager apologised for her remarks, describing them as a mistake.
She reportedly said she had been influenced by people present at the protest site and expressed regret over her comments.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also said he wished to forgive students who had abused him during the protests, a remark referenced by the girl's mother while urging authorities not to pursue the matter further.
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Delhi Police reviewing legal course
According to The Indian Express, Delhi Police have not yet registered a regular FIR after receiving the transferred Zero FIR.
Police officials told the newspaper that legal opinion is being sought and indicated that the matter may not proceed further, though no final decision has been announced.
The report also noted that a separate Cyber Cell investigation into allegedly derogatory online content targeting constitutional functionaries is continuing.
Mother questions continued action
The girl's mother questioned why the case was transferred after both the apology and the Prime Minister's statement about forgiveness.
She also said the FIR incorrectly mentioned her daughter's year of birth and reiterated that the teenager is a Class 10 student born in 2011, according to The Indian Express.
Background
The incident occurred during protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar that were followed by multiple police cases linked to alleged violence and other offences.
Delhi Police have registered several FIRs connected to the demonstrations. Authorities have also stated that legal action would focus on those allegedly involved in violence or criminal acts, while peaceful protesters would not face action, according to previous official statements cited by The Indian Express.
TL;DR | News At a Glance
Why did the teenager's family leave their home?
According to the girl's mother, they shifted from their rented accommodation after facing repeated visits from police and strangers following the controversy.
What did the teenager allegedly say?
Police allege the teenager made derogatory remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.
Has the teenager apologised?
Yes. The teenager issued a public apology in a video, saying she regretted her remarks.
Has Delhi Police registered an FIR?
Delhi Police have said they have not converted the transferred Zero FIR into a regular FIR and are seeking legal opinion.
Is the investigation over?
No. Police have indicated that legal review is continuing, while a separate cyber investigation into online content remains underway.
