Reacting to FB and WhatsApp messages by an outfit calling it ‘Muslim Defence Force’ warning Hindutva group issue a caveat to ‘their’ women not interact with men of other religions.
A message is being circulated on WhatsApp in Kannada language reads:
“A warning bell to a few Hindu women, henceforth, in case you are trapped with a guy, be it from any religion including ours in parks, hotels or lodges, you along with the guy will be given ‘prasad’,.
It says,”The message elaborates the meaning of prasad.”We will see to it that you reach your house in a procession and a garland of chappals.”
The massage reads, “We are not bothered if women rights are violated. We do not mind running around courts.”
It read, “Today you will go with your friend, but will not know that he is ‘mixed’. When it is known that he is from another religion, there will be an attack by the organisation and will be followed by communal tension; there will be a bandh and business will be brought to a halt,” it reads. The message lays the onus of the consequences on the women. “You will be responsible when people who earn in your house are also affected.”
A case under section 66(a) was registered at Barke police station of the IT act and 506 of the IPC.