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Mira-Bhayandar Civic Officer Targeted Online

Fake photos and obscene messages shared on social media, cyber case registered

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
Mumbai Alert · City Desk
City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Sun, 12 July 2026 at 06:52 pm
Mira-Bhayandar Civic Officer Targeted Online

A senior civic officer in Mira-Bhayandar has been targeted with fake photos and obscene messages on social media. The Assistant Commissioner and Head of Department of Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation, Bharat Sonawane, approached the Kashimira Police Station and filed a complaint after the matter came to light.

The complaint alleges that the accused edited the officer's photograph and shared it along with objectionable content through social media platforms. The police have registered a case against an unknown mobile user based on the complaint. The incident has created anger among municipal officials and employees, who have demanded a detailed investigation and strict action against the accused.

The police are currently investigating the incident to identify the person behind the fake account and mobile number used for circulating the messages. The case has been registered under defamation-related provisions, cyber-related offences, and obscene content circulation through electronic media.

This is not the first time that municipal officers have been targeted in such a manner. Similar attempts were allegedly made earlier to target some municipal officers by spreading fake photos and objectionable messages on social media. The incident has raised concerns among civic officials regarding the misuse of social media to spread false information and damage reputations.

The Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation has been working to improve the city's infrastructure and services, and such incidents can undermine the efforts of civic officials. The police are taking the matter seriously and are working to trace the accused.

The use of social media to spread false information and damage reputations is a growing concern in India. With the increasing use of social media, it has become easier for people to spread false information and harass others online. The incident highlights the need for stricter laws and regulations to prevent the misuse of social media.

The investigation is ongoing, and further action will be taken after the accused is traced. The incident has sent a shockwave among civic officials, and they are demanding stricter action against the accused.

In recent times, there have been several instances of civic officials being targeted online. The incident has raised questions about the safety and security of civic officials and the need for stricter laws to prevent online harassment.

The Mira-Bhayandar Municipal Corporation is working to improve the city's infrastructure and services, and such incidents can undermine the efforts of civic officials. The police are taking the matter seriously, and the incident is being investigated thoroughly.

What it means: The incident highlights the need for stricter laws and regulations to prevent the misuse of social media. It also raises concerns about the safety and security of civic officials and the need for stricter action against those who misuse social media to spread false information and damage reputations. The incident is a wake-up call for the authorities to take stricter action against online harassment and to ensure that civic officials are protected from such incidents.

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