Ludhiana, Oct. 12 -- The Division Number 4 police station in Ludhiana has registered an FIR against Aaj Tak journalist Anjana Om Kashyap for allegedly making disrespectful remarks about Maharishi Valmiki during a TV debate.

The case also names India Today Group chairman and editor-in-chief Aroon Purie and Living Media India Ltd as co-accused.

The FIR was registered following a complaint by Chaudhary Yashpal, the national coordinator of the Bhartiya Valmiki Dharam Samaj Bhavadas.

According to the complaint, Kashyap used "inappropriate language" while speaking about Maharishi Valmiki during a debate aired on the channel's social media platforms. The remarks reportedly hurt the sentiments of the Valmiki community.

"The statements deeply ...