India News | One Held for Remarks Against Hindu Deities

Kaushambi (UP), Apr 20 (PTI) A man was arrested on Thursday for allegedly making derogatory comments against Hindu deities and trying to vitiate communal atmosphere, police said.

Adarsh Maurya, a resident of Rehda Mazra village, was arrested for making objectionable comments on Hindu gods and goddess on his Facebook page, Superintendent of Police Brijesh Kumar Srivastava said.

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He said police got the information regarding the comments through Twitter and an FIR was registered under sections of the Indian Penal Code and IT Act.

A detailed probe is on into the matter.

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