Film-critic Mahesh booked for making offensive-comments against Lord Rama
What's the story
A case has been registered against Telugu actor and movie critic Kathi Mahesh for allegedly making statements "disrespecting" Hindu deities; he has been questioned in this connection.
Following registration of a case, he was summoned and interrogated for one-hour by police last night.
He has been served a notice directing him to appear before the police whenever required as part of the further investigation.
Details
Mahesh made derogatory statements during a debate on news channel
A few days ago some members of Hindu organizations had lodged a complaint with the police alleging that Mahesh made derogatory statements and offensive comments against Lord Rama and Sita Devi during a debate on a local news channel and also accused him of hurting the sentiments of the Hindus.
Based on the complaint, a case was registered against Mahesh under relevant IPC sections.