Hyderabad: Hyderabad police have sent a
notice to the director of the upcoming Malayalam film "Oru
Adaar Love", seeking his reply in a case lodged against him
for 'hurting religious sentiments'.
Some local persons had lodged a complaint that lyrics
of the song `Manikya Malaraya poovi' in the Omar Lulu-directed
film hurt the sentiments of Muslims.
Police registered a case against Omar Lulu on February
14 under section 295A of the IPC (hurting religious
sentiments).
Two days ago, a notice was issued to the director
under section 160 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, seeking
his reply within 15 days, a police officer said.
Under the section, a police officer can call a person
for questioning with regard to a case under investigation.
"As part of the investigation, a notice has been sent
to the director seeking his reply," Assistant Commissioner of
Police (Falaknuma division) Syed Fayaz told PTI today.
A clip from the song, featuring Priya Prakash Varrier,
has gone viral on social media.
Police had earlier said they would also consult Muslim
clerics for the purpose of probe.
On February 15, city-based Islamic seminary Jamia
Nizamia had issued a 'fatwa', demanding that government remove
the song, following a complaint alleging that it hurt
Muslim sentiments.
PTI
