Thiruvananthapuram: According to sources, AICC secretary PV Vishnunadh has filed a complaint at the Chengannur police station against Republic TV editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami for making derogatory statements against Congress president Sonia Gandhi.

In his complaint, Vishnunadh said Goswami has made derogatory comments against Sonia Gandhi during a channel debate on Palghar mob killing in Maharashtra.

The case has been filed invoking various sections of IPC, including 117 (abetting commission of an offence by the public) and 120B (criminal conspiracy to commit an offence punishable with death or life imprisonment), and 66A of IT Act (punishment for sending offensive messages through communication service). Vishnunadh said he filed the case against Goswami as a citizen of the country.