Guwahati, July 2 (IANS) An FIR has been lodged against Yunus Tamuli, leader of the organisation ‘Bagh Sena’, at the Sivasagar Sadar Police Station in Assam over alleged obscene and derogatory remarks targeting women on social media, officials said on Thursday.

The complaint was filed by Jagriti Nari Samaj, a women’s organisation, accusing Tamuli of posting offensive comments on Facebook that allegedly insulted the dignity of women.

According to members of the organisation, the Facebook post contained obscene and objectionable language, triggering widespread outrage.

Condemning the remarks, Jagriti Nari Samaj demanded the immediate arrest of Tamuli and urged the police to initiate stringent legal action against him.

The organisation warned that it would launch a statewide protest if the accused was not arrested promptly and appropriate legal proceedings were not initiated.

It alleged that the social media post had hurt the sentiments of women and could create social discord.

Police officials confirmed that an FIR has been registered at the Sivasagar Sadar Police Station and said the matter is under investigation. No arrest had been reported till the filing of this report.

Tamuli has in recent years emerged as the face of the self-styled ‘Bagh Sena’, a group that has frequently voiced support for sections of the Bengali-speaking Muslim community in Assam.

The term “Miya” is commonly used to refer to these Bengali-speaking Muslims, many of whom trace their ancestry to migrant peasants who settled in the Brahmaputra Valley during the Colonial period.

The community has remained at the centre of Assam’s political discourse for years, with issues such as illegal immigration, identity, land rights and citizenship frequently dominating electoral debates.

The ruling BJP has repeatedly accused Opposition parties of pursuing appeasement politics over the community, while Opposition leaders have countered that Bengali-speaking Muslims are often subjected to stereotyping and discrimination.

Given the politically sensitive nature of the issue, the case is expected to draw attention from both civil society groups and political parties.

–IANS

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