Published 14:08 IST, December 16th 2019

Payal Rohatgi detained, partner Sangram Singh seeks help from PM Modi

Payal Rohatgi was detained by the Rajasthan Police and was sent to eight-day judicial custody over an offensive video she had posted a few months back.

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Payal Rohatgi was detained by Rajasthan Police and was sent to eight-day judicial custody over an offensive video she had posted a few months back. And as news of her being detained spread on social media like fire, Model and actress Payal Rohatgi's partner Sangram Singh took to social media to request Prime Minister Narendra Modi to look into matter. "This is freedom of Speech in Congress Ruling state, @HMOIndia @PMOIndia @narendramodi Sir. Please have a look at this matter🙏" he wrote.  Read tweet below- 

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Sangram Singh asks for help: 

case was registered against her under u/s 66 & 67 of IT Act on complaint by Youth Congress Charmesh Sharma. Payal Rohatgi earlier in day had tweeted, “I am arrested by @PoliceRajasthan for making a video on #MotilalNehru which I made from taking information from @google Freedom of Speech is a joke @PMOIndia @HMOIndia.” Trends like  #IStandWithPayalRohatgi were among top trends on Twitter on Sunday. 

READ: Payal Rohatgi Detained By Rajasthan Police For Making A Video On Motilal Nehru

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After being detained, actress has been sent to eight-day judicial custody as confirmed by a news ncy. Celebrities and socialites have taken to Twitter to express ir opinion over arrest. Filmmaker Reema Kagti called it "Unwise", while Tehseen Poonawallah, on or hand, stated that statement made by actress is false and silly, but one must t detain her. 

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READ: Payal Rohatgi Detained By Rajasthan Police For Making A Video On Motilal Nehru

13:31 IST, December 16th 2019