VIRAL VIDEO: A sensational case has come to light from Telangana's Siddipet district in which a drunk Muslim man urinated near the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. This act has sparked outrage among Hindus.
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Members of the local BJP, VHP, and Bajrang Dal staged a dharna and rasta roko demanding action against the man and a thorough investigation. They called it a planned step to hurt the sentiments of Hindus.
After the incident, clashes broke out between the two communities in which some people were injured.
However, the police officers increased the security. Shops and commercial establishments have been closed in some parts of the area.
In a statement on the incident, Siddipet Police Commissioner Shweta said on Tuesday (July 4) that the person who urinated on the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji has been arrested.
The CP further said that sections 294 (obscenity in public places), 294 (B) (reciting or speaking obscene song), 295 A (outraging religious feelings of any class) and 504 (intentionally insulting any Penal Code (IPC) have been imposed on the accused.
Three more people have also been arrested in connection with the communal clashes. They have been sent to 14 days of custody.
The police have claimed that those responsible will be held on the basis of video evidence available against them and requested the protesters to maintain peace.
