Karnataka police have arrested a man dressed as a Hindu deity at a Muslim wedding. The man, named Umarullal Bashith, allegedly wore a hat made from a local nut plant and dressed up as the Hindu god Koragajja at his wedding on January 6.
Dakshina Kannada district police said Basith was arrested at Cochin International Airport in Kerala state while trying to flee abroad.
In a video widely shared on social media, Bashith is seen dressed as Koragajja, a demigod revered in Tulu Nadu. He and his friends are seen dancing in the video as they take part in a wedding parade.
The act was condemned by Muslim and Hindu attire, calling for action against the person. Basith later apologized for his actions in a video.
But he and his family were charged under Indian Penal Code Sections 153 (A) (promoting enmity between different groups) and 295 (desecrating a place of worship to insult religion).
Complete News Source : Hindustan Times
