By Trend News Line 2024-06-17 06:04:00.
Man Arrested for Circulating Controversial Pamphlet
A man identified as Maulvi Abdul Rahim Rathod, aged 54, was arrested on Sunday for circulating a pamphlet titled ‘Method of Animal Sacrifice’ on social media in Bharuch. The arrest of Rathod comes on the eve of Eid-ul-Adha or Bakra Eid. A case was registered against Rathod at Amod police station, and he was charged with promoting enmity between groups on grounds of religion, outraging religious feelings of a class under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Information Technology (IT) Act.
Details of the Controversial Pamphlet
According to the police, the pamphlet circulated by Rathod was titled ‘Kurbani no Tariko’ (method of animal sacrifice). It described the method of sacrificing animals like camels, buffaloes, and cows. The pamphlet also featured the name of an Amod-based religious organization, Darul Uloom Barkat-E-Khwaja. A police official stated, “The pamphlet described the rituals to follow for animal sacrifice. It was offensive as the list of animals that could be sacrificed included cows.”
Confession and Criminal History
After the post went viral, Amod police and the cybercrime police traced Rathod. During questioning, Rathod confessed to circulating the pamphlet on social media. He also mentioned that some people had helped him in making the pamphlet. The police have stated that Rathod has a criminal history, with previous cases related to religious conversion and atrocity by Bharuch police. A chargesheet was filed against Rathod in the religious conversion case.
Police Investigation and Sensitivity of the Case
Considering the sensitivity of the case, the probe was handed over to the Bharuch Special Operation Group (SOG). Bharuch police have requested people not to circulate posts that hurt the religious sentiments of people of any faith. The investigation is ongoing, and the police are planning to call in individuals who assisted Rathod in creating and circulating the controversial pamphlet.
Conclusion
The arrest of Maulvi Abdul Rahim Rathod for circulating the controversial pamphlet has sparked discussions about religious tolerance and freedom of expression. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of respecting the beliefs and sentiments of all communities. As the investigation progresses, authorities are working towards ensuring that such incidents do not incite communal tensions and disrupt the peace in the region..
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