Kollam: Kottarakara Police have registered a case against Malayalam television personality Akhil Marar for allegedly making anti-national remarks in a video shared on social media.

An officer at the Kottarakkara police station said on Wednesday that the case was filed under Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), a non-bailable offence. The section pertains to acts that endanger the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India.

The complaint was lodged by Anish Kizhakkekkara, a local BJP leader in Kottarakkara, who alleged that the video contained statements against the nation.

Police said the matter is under investigation.

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As the video has since been deleted, officers said it must first be recovered before further action can be taken.

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