Delhi Police files FIR, Amid EVM Hacking ClaimsJust In

January 23, 2019 19:04
Delhi Police files FIR, Amid EVM Hacking Claims

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Delhi police files FIR after Election commission of India filed a Complaint regarding allegations of hacking of EVMs by US-Based Cyber Expert who held press conference in London claiming that 2014 elections were rigged, EVMs can be hacked.

On Monday, Election commission Of India issued a detailed statement regarding EVM hacking claims said that “It is being separately examined as to what legal action can and should be taken in the matter.”

"Based on a complaint filed on Tuesday by the Election Commission, an FIR has been registered under Section 505 of the Indian Penal Code (intent to cause fear or public mischief) at Parliament Street police station. Action will be taken as per the law," a senior police officer said.

The officer said that as Section 505 is non-cognizable, police have sought permission from court to initiate an investigation. 

He also suggested that the case be investigated by a specialized agency as it requires an in-depth investigation and use of cyber tools. 

Congress leader Kapil Sibal who was present at the press conference faced criticism from BJP as they accuse the congress of a conspiracy to “defame India and its electoral process.”

Meanwhile, Congress said Sibal was present in a personal capacity, the event’s organiser, Ashish Ray of Indian Journalists Association (Europe), on Tuesday said, “Since invitations were sent to concerned party presidents, And I guess Mr Sibal had been sent as an observer to the press conference.”

-Sai Kumar

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