FIR against nine social media handles for attempt to 'malign' Lathmar Holi in Mathura

MATHURA (UP): (Mar 1) A case was registered against nine social media accounts for posting "old videos" to allegedly malign the reputation of Lathmar Holi, an official said on Sunday.

The annual festival is celebrated in the twin towns of Barsana and Nandgaon in Braj region, and lasts for over a week, ending a few days before the Holi festival.

Police said in a statement that the case was registered under Sections 196(2) and 353(2) of the BNS and under the IT Act at the Barsana police station.