Civic Official in Hot Water Over Religious Remarks

In Maharashtra's Thane, the police have registered a case against a retired official from the local civic body. The official is accused of making remarks that allegedly hurt the religious sentiments of a minority community, according to reports from Friday.

The case was filed after an audio clip emerged, featuring a conversation between the accused and a political leader, wherein derogatory remarks about the Muslim community were made. This was confirmed by an official from the Mumbra police station following a complaint lodged by a woman social worker.

The police have charged the accused under section 299 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, relating to deliberate acts meant to outrage religious feelings. The clip was also broadcast on a news channel, although no arrests have yet been made as the investigation continues.

(With inputs from agencies.)