Kozhikode: The Kozhikode Cyber Crime Police have registered a case against a person for defaming Minister for Public Works and Tourism P A Mohammed Riyas on social media.

The case is pertaining to the morphing of the Minister's photo on Facebook. The person used obscene text along with Riyas’ two morphed images.

This action was taken by the police following a complaint received on Friday evening. 

The police said the investigation in this regard is on.