Hyderabad police arrest Muslim man for hurtful comments against Hindu deities
A case has been registered against him for hurting religious sentiments
By Newsmeter Network
Hyderabad police arrest Muslim man for hurtful comments against Hindu deities
Hyderabad: The Narayanguda police have arrested a Muslim man for allegedly making objectionable remarks against Hindu gods and idol worship after a minor dispute over spare parts pricing.
Argument over overcharging
According to Narayanguda police, the incident occurred when the accused purchased spare parts from a shop near Shalimar Theatre.
Later, when he took them to a mechanic for installation, he was informed that he had been charged excessively for low-cost items. Upset over this, he returned to the shop to confront the owner.
Communal slurs during heated exchange
āDuring the argument, the customer abused the shop owner and made communal remarks, saying, āYou came from somewhere and are living here.ā When the shop owner replied that he belonged to Bharat, the customer used offensive language against India, calling it a cheat nation, and further mocked Hindu religious practices by saying, āYou Hindus worship stones, whereas we Muslims are honest,ā said an Inspector from Narayanguda police station.
His remarks enraged the shop owner and locals present. Though they tried to catch him immediately, the accused fled from the spot.
Case registered; accused remanded
Based on complaints filed by the shop owner and others, police registered a case for hurting religious sentiments. The accused was later arrested and has been sent to judicial remand.
MLA Raja Singh reacts
Reacting strongly to the incident, Goshamahal BJP MLA T Raja Singh said the Muslim man had made objectionable remarks against Hindu gods and idol worship while arguing with the Hindu shopkeeper.
Taking a serious note of the matter, he shared the video with Hyderabad City Police Commissioner CV Anand, who responded swiftly. āI thank the police for their swift response in protecting the religious sentiments of Hindus,ā Raja Singh said, appreciating the prompt action of the police in arresting the accused and filing an FIR.
Call for strict action
āI appeal to the police to ensure strict action against those making objectionable remarks on Hindu gods by booking them under relevant IPC sections to instill fear and prevent such incidents in the future. Be it any religion, police should take stern action against those who hurt the sentiments of others,ā he added.
Police urge public to maintain peace
Meanwhile, Hyderabad police have urged citizens to maintain peace and refrain from sharing provocative content related to the incident on social media to avoid further communal tension.