India News | Muslim Cleric Booked by Police for Hate Speech on Social Media
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Cyber crime wing of the Kerala Police on Thursday booked a Muslim cleric for allegedly making hate speech through social media hurting Christian religious sentiments, police said.
Kottayam (Ker), Jan 6 (PTI) Cyber crime wing of the Kerala Police on Thursday booked a Muslim cleric for allegedly making hate speech through social media hurting Christian religious sentiments, police said.
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Waseem Al Hikami was booked for allegedly using derogatory remarks against Jesus Christ and Christian faithful through social media on the eve of Christmas celebrations last month, police said.
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The case was registered by the Cyber Crime Police station, Kottayam, on the basis of a complaint filed by a person named Abel Francis, they said.
District Police Chief D Shilpa said strong action would be taken against those who indulge in spreading religious hatred through the cyberspace.
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