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Influencer Sharmishta Panoli arrested in India for video criticizing Bollywood over religious issue.
A 22-year-old law student and Instagram influencer, Sharmishta Panoli, was arrested in Gurugram by Kolkata Police after allegedly posting a video that criticized Bollywood actors for their silence on Operation Sindoor, hurting religious sentiments. Despite deleting the video and issuing an apology, Panoli was arrested following failed attempts to serve legal notices. She is now in judicial custody in Kolkata until June 13, facing charges that include promoting enmity and outraging religious feelings. Her bail application is pending. The arrest has sparked debate over freedom of expression and the limitations of online speech.