An FIR has been filed against actors Parambrata Chatterjee and Swastika Mukherjee after their old social media posts related to the 2021 post-poll violence in West Bengal resurfaced online.
The complaint claims that the posts and comments made during that period could have been linked to tensions that followed the 2021 Assembly election results in the state. Based on this, a formal case has now been registered, bringing the issue back into public attention.
The 2021 violence in West Bengal had seen clashes and unrest in several areas after the election results, leading to widespread political controversy and multiple investigations at the time.
According to reports, the latest FIR was triggered after old posts reappeared on social media, sparking renewed debate and prompting legal action. The complainant has argued that public figures should be cautious about what they say online, especially during sensitive situations.
Police are expected to examine the content of the posts, along with the context in which they were made, before deciding on further action. Officials have not yet shared details on whether any immediate summons or questioning will follow.
Both actors have not issued any public response to the FIR so far.
Legal experts point out that cases involving old social media posts often depend heavily on context, timing, and intent, particularly when the content is revisited years after the original events.
The investigation is currently in its early stages, and further steps will depend on the findings of the authorities.
