Hyderabad police arrest Muslim man for hurtful comments against Hindu deities

A Muslim man was arrested in Narayanguda on Saturday, June 28, for making hurtful comments against Hindu deities and idol worship.

The incident occurred on Friday night, June 27. The issue occurred when the accused went to an eatery. When it was time to pay the bill, the accused alleged he was not paid the remaining amount.

“I paid Rs 450. I should get back Rs 140 and ask for the remaining Rs 140. But these people (eatery shop owners) got angry with me,” the man is seen



talking to another customer.

“I am a Muslim and I am steadfast in my faith. These people worship stones,” he added.As soon as he said those words, other customers, preferably Hindus, confronted and pushed him.

Narayaguda SHO, U Chandra Shekar, said, “The accused has been booked under sections 302 (hurting religious sentiments), 196 (disturbing communal harmony) and 351 (criminal intimidation) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). He has been sent to 14 days of judicial remand.”