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Shaheen Dhada condemned the “bandh” (shutdown of a city) that was observed by Mumbai, following the death of Balasaheb Thackeray, a prominent political figure. She posted a status message on Facebook which reportedly read, "People like Bal Thacheray are born and die daily and one should not observe a bandh for that.". This offended the sentiments of his followers. One of whom lodged a FIR against her, following which she was arrested by the Mumbai police, booking her under Section 295 (a) of the IPC (for hurting religious sentiments ) and Section 64 (a) of the Information Technology Act, 2000.
What was more surprising was the fact that a friend who “liked” the status was also taken into custody, for she “supported” the condemning thoughts!
(By MS, 11/26/2012)
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