Right wing group leader booked for alleged derogatory remark on Islam

A lesser known right wing group, Hindu Jagaran Vedike, is in the eye of storm because of a controversial statement made by its state convenor on Quran and Islam.

Kolar (Karnataka) police have registered a case against Keshav Murthy, the state convener, and his associates for making the derogatory remarks on a complaint filed by Zameer Ahamad, president of Anjuman-e-Islamia.

“The Quran says kill people. So, don’t you think those who read the Quran will follow the same? Those who read the Quran are terrorists,” said Murthy during a meeting held to condemn the killing of Kanhaiya Lal in Udaipur, Rajasthan.

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Kanhaiya Lal, who had supported Nupur Sharma’s comments on the Prophet on Facebook, was done to death by two men who posted the gruesome video of the killing on social media.

A case has been registered against Keshav Murthy under sections 153A (promoting enmity between groups), 153B (provocation with intent to cause a riot) and 295A (outraging religious feelings) of the Indian Penal Code.