Mangaluru, Jan 18: A city-based photojournalist belonging to reputed Kannada daily newspaper has been booked for hurting the sentiments of Muslims by posting a provocative message on a WhatsApp group.
The Bantwal police said that they have registered a case against Sudhakar Yermal based on a complaint lodged by Moonis Ali, a Councillor of Bantwal Town Municipal Council.
Ali, in his complaint said that the photojournalist had shared slanderous material relating to a religion on 'Media and Rai Sir', a WhatsApp group created for coordination between media and Dakshina Kannada district in-charge minister Ramanatha Rai.
The police identified the suspect based on the cellphone number and registered the case.
The content shows the religion in poor light and spread misgivings about the religion. The post defamed the religion and may disturbing peace in the society, Ali added in the complaint.
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