Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Man arrested for offensive religious posts
A man named S Mohammad Abdul Salam was arrested in Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh, for posting offensive content on Facebook that hurt the religious feelings of Hindus and promoted hatred.
The police found out that he was the one who posted the content and arrested him after he apologized.
The police also warned that strict action will be taken against anyone who posts such content.
The man was taken to court and put in jail for 14 days.
A man was arrested for posting offensive content on Facebook that hurt religious sentiments.
The accused voluntarily appeared before the police and apologized for his posts.
The police seized his mobile phone and took him into custody.
The court remanded him to 14 days of judicial custody.
Authorities warned of strict legal action against similar offenses.
- Who
- S Mohammad Abdul Salam (67), a ration shop owner
- What
- Arrested for posting offensive content on Facebook
- When
- Details not specified
- Where
- Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- For allegedly posting content that hurt religious sentiments and promoted hatred
Free Speech Advocates
Law Enforcement
Freedom of Expression
Free Speech Advocates
Criticizes the arrest as an infringement on free speech and freedom of expression.
Law Enforcement
Maintains that the arrest is necessary to prevent religious hatred and maintain public order.
- Complainant
- Saliveri Venkatesh
- Accused
- S Mohammad Abdul Salam
- Location
- Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh
- Offense
- Posting objectionable content on Facebook
- Custody Duration
- 14 days judicial custody