India, Oct. 7 -- The Noida Police on Tuesday questioned social media influencer Ajeet Bharti over his comments against Chief Justice of India BR Gavai, a day after an advocate attempted to hurl a shoe at the topmost judge.

Bharti, however, claimed that he was summoned to the police station in connection with his recent social media posts, according to news agency PTI.

"He was called for an inquiry regarding his recent post on 'X'. He has not been arrested in connection with the incident," an officer at Sector 58 police station told PTI. The police officials said further inquiry into the matter is underway.

The right-wing influencer, who has over a million followers on his X and YouTube, has allegedly made several remarks targeting the ...