Man held for threatening Muslim dosa seller for naming shop after Hindu deity

The police here have arrested a man for allegedly threatening a Muslim dosa seller and vandalizing his cart apparently because his business was named after a Hindu deity, officials said Monday.

“Accused Srikant, a resident of Chandralok colony in Chauk Bazar area, has confessed his guilt,” Kotwali Inspector Surya Prakash Sharma said.

He said Srikant was arrested from the new bus stand based on a tip-off and has also disclosed the names of his associates. Police said none of the accused is affiliated with any political party and that efforts are underway to arrest Srikant’s, accomplices.

Police had Sunday filed an FIR in the case after a viral social media clip showed the men tearing down the board which said ‘Shrinath dosa corner’. One of the men was heard saying Hindu people will mistakenly come to eat at the stall of Irfan, a resident of Takia Mohalla falling under Sadar Bazar.