Synopsis
An individual was arrested in Mumbai for making inflammatory remarks about Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. The case reflects the ongoing tensions surrounding historical figures in India, with police investigations into multiple social media accounts also underway.Key Takeaways
- Wajid Hazrat Momin arrested for offensive comments.
- Social media remarks provoke religious sentiments.
- Investigation ongoing by Malvani Police.
- Previous arrests made for derogatory comments on historical figures.
- Nagpur unrest leads to injuries among police personnel.
New Delhi, March 27 (NationPress) An individual has been detained for allegedly making offensive remarks directed at the Maratha warrior Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj in Mumbai.
The suspect has been identified as 50-year-old Wajid Hazrat Momin.
In a social media post, Wajid remarked: "I can't fathom how Aurangzeb killed him; his agonizing screams can still be heard today."
Wajid has been charged with provoking religious sentiments.
The Malvani Police are currently conducting an investigation.
On Monday, a journalist was apprehended for making derogatory comments about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and his son, Chhatrapati Sambhaji.
The journalist, identified as Prashant Koratkar, was arrested in Telangana.
Koratkar was charged under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
His arrest followed an audio conversation with historian Indrajeet Sawant, who shared Koratkar's comments on social media, triggering widespread outrage.
Violence erupted in Nagpur after a right-wing group demanded the removal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's grave, fueled by rumors of religious items being burned.
This unrest resulted in injuries to 33 police personnel, including three Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) officers.
In response to the violence, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated that the Nagpur incident was a premeditated act and that the rioters would be held accountable for damages, with the possibility of selling their properties for restitution.
The Nagpur Municipal Corporation executed a bulldozer operation at the residence of Fahim Khan, the alleged mastermind of the Nagpur turmoil.
Previously, two individuals faced charges for posting objectionable WhatsApp statuses regarding Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.
The accused shared a WhatsApp status supporting Mughal emperor Aurangzeb and another against Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.
The Nagpur Police are also investigating over 300 social media accounts linked to the riots, with 140 identified as containing objectionable posts and videos. Legal action against these accounts is currently being initiated.
