YouTuber MD Sameer appears before police for spreading false propaganda against Dharmasthala

Beltangady: YouTuber MD Sameer, accused of spreading false propaganda against Dharmasthala through an AI-generated video, appeared before the Beltangady police today in compliance with a court directive.

Police said a case had been registered against Sameer at the Beltangady station for allegedly making false allegations, provoking people, misleading the investigation, and creating fake AI videos against Dharmasthala.

Before his arrest, Sameer had secured anticipatory bail from the Mangaluru court, which instructed him to appear before the police within two days.

Sameer, accompanied by three lawyers, presented himself at the station, bringing along documents and material related to his YouTube videos. Investigating Officer K Nagesh is conducting the inquiry.

The Beltangady police had earlier issued three notices to him, but Sameer had failed to appear, citing security concerns at Dharmasthala. Following his bail conditions, the inquiry is being held at the Beltangady station instead.

Police said the complaint was filed voluntarily by a Dharmasthala police officer, accusing Sameer of carrying out propaganda and conspiracy against Dharmasthala. The inquiry is expected to continue with detailed questioning on his activities.