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Writer Chidananda Murthy detained by cops in the presence of CM

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March 25, 2015

Bengaluru, Mar 25: Controversial Kannada writer Dr M Chidananda Murthy was on Wednesday arrested in front of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah at a function at banquet hall of the Vidhana Soudha on Wednesday.

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The incident took place at an event to mark the birthday celebrations of one of the ancient poets - Devaradasi Maiyya - where the CM was the chief guest.

The 84-year-old writer, who is known for his Hindutva views, along with some of the supporters raised objection to the birth celebration of Devaradasi Maiyya as he feels the Jethadevaradasi Maiyya's contribution is much more than Devaradasi Maiyya.

When Mr Murthy continued insult Devaradasi Maiyya he was taken out of the hall by the organisers and the police in civil dress. Later, the police detained him with his supporters.

After the function, Chief minister evaded the questions of the media while Kannada and Culture minister Uma Shree defended the government. However, he admitted that the way the renowned writer was taken out was wrong.

Leader of the Opposition Jagdish Shetter also condemned the Act against the old literary figure.

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The accused, Abdul Khader Nehad, a resident of Ulaibettu in Mangaluru, was working in Saudi Arabia when the post was uploaded, police said.

A suo motu case was registered at the Bajpe police station on October 11 after an allegedly offensive post circulated from the Instagram account ‘team_sdpi_2025’. Police said the content was flagged for being provocative and derogatory in nature.

During the investigation, technical analysis traced the Instagram post to Nehad, who was residing abroad at the time, a senior police officer said. Based on these findings, a Look Out Circular (LOC) was issued against him.

On December 14, Nehad arrived from Saudi Arabia at Calicut International Airport in Kerala, where he was taken into custody on arrival. Police said further investigation is underway.

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