Not blasphemous: Assam CM Himanta Sarma pulls up cops for arresting man dressed as Shiva
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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday pulled up the police for arresting a man dressed as Lord Shiva in Assam.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday pulled up the police for arresting a man dressed as Lord Shiva in Assam.
The Assam CM said that dressing up is not a crime unless offensive material is used or inappropriate words are used.
"I agree with you @NavroopSingh_ that Nukad Natak on current issues is not blasphemous. Dressing up is not a crime unless offensive material is said. Appropriate order has been issued to @nagaonpolice," Himanta Biswa Sarma tweeted.
I agree with you @NavroopSingh_ thatNukad Natak on current issues is not blasphemous. Dressing up is not a crime unless offensive material is said.Appropriate order has been issued to @nagaonpolice https://t.co/Fivh7KMX5L
Earlier today, a man was arrested in Assam after he was accused of hurting religious sentiments during a street play in which he was dressed as Lord Shiva. Meanwhile, he has been granted bail, according to news agency ANI.
