Crime registered against Instagram for publishing a sticker of Deity Shiva holding a wine glass

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New Delhi – Social media platform is showing Deity Shiva in an objectionable manner on its ‘sticker’. Hence, Delhi resident Manish Singh, a devout Hindu, has filed a complaint with the Police against Instagram for hurting Hindu’s sentiments. A complaint has been registered in this case. He has demanded Police action against Instagram. In this picture, Deity Shiva is shown holding wine glass in one hand and a mobile in the other. It is in the form of sticker which is in the Graphics Interchange Format (GIF).

Manish Singh has mentioned in the complaint that Instagram has published this sticker deliberately to hurt Hindu’s religious sentiments. Such picture can disturb peace and cause outrage.

(The intention underlying display of this image is not to hurt religious sentiments of Hindus, but make them comprehend the denigration –  Editor, Dainik Sanatan Prabhat)