Assam: Man Who Was Arrested for Playing Lord Shiva in Nukkad Natak Gets Bail After CM Himanta Sarma Comes in Support, Says ‘Not Blasphemous’
On July 10, an activist was arrested in Assam’s Nagaon for allegedly hurting religious sentiments during a “nukkad natak”, in which he, dressed as Lord Shiva, was seen arguing with a woman, who played the role of Goddess parvati when their motorcycle ran out of fuel, a police officer said on Sunday.
A Few Hours later, disapproving the police action, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said enacting a street play over current issues is not blasphemous and directed police officials to release him.
I agree with you @NavroopSingh_ that
Nukad Natak on current issues is not blasphemous. Dressing up is not a crime unless offensive material is said.
Appropriate order has been issued to @nagaonpolice https://t.co/Fivh7KMX5L
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) July 10, 2022
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