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Assam: Muslim Youth Shares Pic With Foot On Ancient Ganesha Idol, Arrested
Protestors demanding action against Arbas Khan (Image Credits: Twitter)
A Muslim man named Arbas Khan was arrested in Assam's Nagaon district for sharing on social media a photograph of him placing a foot on the head of an ancient idol of Lord Ganesha, police said on Saturday.
He was seen placing his foot with shoes on the head of the idol located at the historic Arlong Kund stream where locals offer prayers to Lord Ganesh.
The temple committee noticed the image after a furore among netizens and lodged the police complaint, he said, adding further investigation was underway.
Several local organisations condemned the act and demanded strict action against the youth, including Bajrang Dal and Karbi Students Union.
With PTI Inputs
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