India, June 1 -- The Kolkata Police on Sunday said that some social media accounts are spreading false information about the arrest of influencer Sharmishta Panoli amid backlash over the action, which the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) termed 'selective enforcement'.

In a post on X, the Kolkata Police said that social media accounts are claiming that the Kolkata Police have unlawfully arrested a law student for opposing Pakistan.

"This narrative is mischievous and misleading. Expressing national pride and patriotism is a thing that every citizen and organisation stands for. Kolkata Police being no different, stands firmly with the citizens of India," the police said.

The 22-year-old was arrested by the Kolkata Police late Friday night fr...