Sharmishta Panoli, a 22-year-old law student from Symbiosis International University and a popular social media influencer, was recently arrested by Kolkata Police for a video she posted online. In the now-deleted video, she allegedly made derogatory remarks concerning Islam and Prophet Muhammad, which led to widespread backlash and legal action. The content was linked to her response to the ongoing “Operation Sindoor” campaign, where she criticized celebrities for not speaking out in support of Hindu causes.
Despite deleting the video and issuing an unconditional public apology, an FIR was lodged against her under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita that deal with promoting enmity between communities and offending religious sentiments. Authorities claimed she could not be located after several notice attempts, which led to her arrest from Gurugram and subsequent judicial custody for 14 days.
The case has sparked a national debate surrounding freedom of expression, especially in digital spaces. Some public figures criticized the arrest as excessive and politically motivated, calling it an attack on individual rights. However, law enforcement maintained that due process was followed strictly and that the arrest was made in accordance with the court’s directives.
Sharmishta Panoli’s legal team is currently working to secure an early hearing for her release, stating that her statements were made without intent to incite violence and that the video was removed quickly upon realizing its potential impact. The case highlights increasing scrutiny of social media influencers and raises critical questions about the balance between expression and sensitivity in a diverse society.
what she said:
Criticizing islam and mohammed prophet, bollywoood actor slience on pahalgam attack
assused indian liberals and muslims double standards regarding reigious tolerance.
derogatory remarks concerning Islam and Prophet Muhammad
comments on bollywood actor khans
शर्मिष्ठा चतुर्वेदी ने जो भी बोला था तीन खानों ओर पाकिस्तानियों के बारे में ,वो बिलकुल सत्य बोला था।
लेकिन ममता बनर्जी को मुस्लिमों का वोट चाहिए इसलिए इसे Arrest करवा दी ,ओर कुछ नहीं कर सकती बंगाल पुलिस #ReleaseSharmistha#IStandwithSharmishtapic.twitter.com/pe6k5jFT4F
— Rupam Sharma (@rupam_sharm) May 31, 2025
Sharmishta Panoli comments on Islam and Prophet Muhammad
presently a video not availble but i belive she said aisha & mohammed heard this manytimes western debates. marrying at 6 years cosumating at 9 year as per their holy book.
2022 Muhammad remarks controversy
The 2022 Muhammad remarks row began on 27 May 2022, when Nupur Sharma, a spokeswoman of India’s ruling party, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), made remarks about Muhammad, a 7th-century Arab political leader and the founder of Islam, in reply to remarks on the Hindu god, Shiva, on a Times Now debate on the Gyanvapi Mosque dispute, which sparked controversy.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_Muhammad_remarks_controversy
pak said: comments were the reflection of a growing trend of Islamophobia in India.
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan strongly condemns the use of derogatory words against the Prophet of Islam (Peace be upon him) by an official of the ruling party in India. (marrying aisha 6 years girl consumating at the age of 9.
Aisha married the Prophet Muhammad at the age of six and the marriage was consummated when she was nine, according to the Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim, two of the most authentic books in the Islamic tradition.
Comments /debates on aisha & mohammed very common in western countries.
Why she arrested in kolkata west bengal? votebank
west bengal tmc needs muslims votes for rule state .. TMC leader mamatha also said Hindus are kaffirs (non islam belivers) as the age grows they belive strong without reasoning. she thinks need muslim votes and forever ruling.
derogatory remarks on hinduism in westbengal
TMC CM Mamatha benergee said several times. I heard story of sex with horse, worshipping penis lot of nonsense. ignored.
Charges against Sharmishta Panoli?
14 days judicial custody
As per police, the FIR was lodged under sections 196(1) (a) promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, caste, or community, 299 (deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage the religious feelings of any class of citizens), 352 ( intentional insult with the intent to provoke a breach of peace), 353(1)(c) (statements that incite public mischief) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
sharmistha panoli deleted video
Pawan kalyan x reaction Sharmishta Panoli arrest
“Secularism isn’t a shield or sword”
He added, “Blasphemy must be condemned, always! Secularism isn’t a shield for some and a sword for others. It must be a two-way street. West Bengal Police, the nation is watching. Act justly for all. #IstandwithSharmistha. #EqualJustice”