Valpoi cops nab 26-yr-old youth for derogatory remarks

THE GOAN NETWORKPublished Oct 1, 2023, 12:38 AM IST

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In a late night development, the Valpoi police arrested one Kishan Naik (26) on charges of offending religious sentiments by posting derogatory remarks against Prophet Muhammad on social media.

Naik was arrested under Sections 259A (intending to outrage religious feelings) and 505(2) (statements conducing public mischief) of the Indian Penal Code.

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Muslims storm Margao again, want action against culprits

THE GOAN NETWORK

Published Oct 1, 2023, 12:36 AM IST

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MARGAOTension rent the air at the district police headquarters here on Saturday morning after agitated Muslims once again stormed the Margao police station demanding the arrest of the culprits involved in making the derogatory remarks at Prophet Muhammad.The protestors blocked the road in front of the police headquarters, paralysing traffic around the area during the peak school hours.After protesting at the police stations at Maina-Curtorim, Fatorda and Margao late Friday…