Surat: Puna police registered another FIR against history-sheeter Kirti Patel, this time for allegedly posting defamatory videos targeting a Surat-based trader and his family on social media.Suspended Bhavnagar police constable Nayna Baraiya was also named as a co-accused for allegedly instigating the act and sharing the videos online.According to the complaint filed by the 43-year-old trader, Patel uploaded videos making defamatory statements about his wife, who is a sarpanch in a village in Bhavnagar district. Patel was also accused of similar statement against trader’s brother.The complainant further alleged that he was in a live-in relationship with Baraiya for 21 months before the arrangement ended. He claimed that Patel created and circulated the videos at Baraiya’s behest, and that both women shared the content on their social media accounts with the intention of maligning him and his family.The trader also alleged that Patel called him on the phone and threatened him. When he informed her that he intended to approach the police, Patel allegedly went to the Puna police station, recorded another defamatory video from within the police station premises, and later created a ruckus outside the station on Saturday night.Police said Patel allegedly left the spot after again threatening the complainant through a video message.Based on the complaint, Puna police have registered offences against Patel and Baraiya under BNS pertaining to defamation, along with provisions of the Information Technology Act. Further investigation is underway.The latest FIR adds to the legal troubles of Patel, who has multiple criminal cases registered against her and had previously been detained under the Prevention of Anti-Social Activities (PASA) Act.
