Man booked for hurting religious sentiments in J&K

The Jammu and Kashmir Police booked a man on Tuesday for hurting the religious sentiments of Hindus in Ramban district.

Police sources said that a man identified as Basharat Wani was booked for hurting the religious sentiments of Hindus.

"In a written complaint submitted at the Kastigarh police post, the complainant Rajeshwar alleged that one Basharat Wani has made blasphemous comments on Lord Shiva and Shivlings on social media platforms with the intention to hurt the religious sentiments of Hindus.

"After ascertaining the facts, the accused was booked under the relevant sections of law," sources said.

Further details are awaited.