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Ganesha Biryani Banner Triggers Outrage, Tirunelveli Owner Arrested
A biryani shop in Tirunelveli put up an advertisement showing Lord Ganesha cooking biryani.
The ad promoted a dish called Arabic Style 65 Biryani for Rs 99.
Some people thought the picture was disrespectful.
Selvraj, who is 42 years old, complained to the police.
Police then arrested the shop owner, Jayanth.
Officers also removed the banner from outside the shop.
A video showing the removal has appeared.
Police are still investigating who ordered the banner and when it was put up.
A biryani shop in Tirunelveli displayed a banner showing Lord Ganesha cooking biryani.
The advertisement promoted “Arabic Style 65 Biryani” for Rs 99.
The banner prompted a complaint alleging that the depiction hurt religious sentiments.
Police arrested the 30-year-old shop owner, Jayanth, on Sunday.
Police removed the banner and are investigating who commissioned it and when it was installed.
- Who
- Tirunelveli shop owner Jayanth was arrested after Selvraj filed a complaint.
- What
- A banner showing Lord Ganesha cooking biryani sparked controversy and was removed by police.
- Where
- Outside a biryani shop in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu.
- When
- The arrest took place on Sunday during ongoing Ganeshotsav celebrations.
- Why
- The complaint alleged that the depiction of Ganesha was disrespectful and hurt religious sentiments.
Key facts
- Location
- Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
- Shop owner
- Jayanth, 30
- Complainant
- Selvraj, 42
- Advertisement
- “Arabic Style 65 Biryani – Rs 99”
- Controversial image
- Lord Ganesha shown cooking biryani
- Police action
- The owner was arrested and the banner was removed
- Investigation
- Police are determining who commissioned the banner and when it was installed
Sources
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