Togadia booked for
hate speech

The Seventh Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate issued the orders to Kanchanbagh Police Station following a complaint filed by Mohammed Arshad, a city resident, alleging that Togadia had hurt the sentiments of Muslims during his speech at Bhokar town in Nanded district.

Arshad, in his complaint, alleged that the VHP leader had justified the killing of Muslims in riots in various states including Gujarat, Assam and Bihar.

The court directed the police to register a case against Togadi under various sections of the Indian Penal Code.