Tension in Bahraich region over offensive WhatsApp messages

January 13, 2015 12:06

A man was arrested for allegedly spreading objectionable messages against a religion on mobile phone application WhatsApp leading to tension in Nanpara area in Bahraich, UP, the police said today.

Rajesh Rastogi was arrested yesterday when some persons alleged that he was spreading objectionable messages against a particular community, superintendent of police R L Verma said. His messages had created tension in the area as some people objected to it.

Later, on the complaint of Maulana Moinuddin, an FIR has been registered against Rastogi, who was later arrested.

While on the subject, please read this article from Rediff.com: India's struggle with hate on WhatsApp

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