Vendor held for 'insulting Islam'
A roadside vendor in Joypurhat was arrested on Wednesday night for allegedly posting a photo “insulting Islam” on Facebook.
Sujan Mohanta, 37, of Panchbibi municipality was arrested around 11:30pm. Panchbibi Police Station's Sub-inspector Zafar filed a case against him under the ICT Act.
Police produced him before a local court yesterday.
The incident sparked tension in the area with some 50 people demonstrating in the municipality headquarters yesterday afternoon. Additional police were deployed at Sujan's home, Hindu temples and mosques in the area, police said.
Sujan's family believed he is innocent. They also said they were living in fear of attacks.
“Somebody took Sujan's phone and posted something on Facebook. My husband can't post such a thing on Facebook as he knows its consequences. Besides, he was too busy with celebrating Saraswati Puja,” said Sujan's wife Boby Mohanta.
Rights organisation Ain o Salish Kendra in two letters urged the deputy commissioner and the superintendent of police in Joypurhat to take effective measures for the safety of Sujan's family.
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