Shiv Sena justifies Facebook arrests
21 Nov 2012 7:13 AM IST
Unfazed by the nationwide protests, Shiv Sena spokesman Sanjay Raut on Tuesday justified the police action against the two girls from Palghar for their Facebook post on Bal Thackeray’s funeral. ‘Balasaheb’s death has been a shock to the entire nation. Sainiks showed tremendous restrain in controlling their emotions,’ Raut said.
‘The bandh was spontaneous and not forced by Sena. It was because of love and respect for Balasaheb. Shiv Sainiks were naturally upset at the misuse of the social media to post provocative comments,’ he added.
Meanwhile, the Maharashtra government said the report of inquiry into girls’ arrest is expected on Wednesday. ‘The inquiry has begun and will look into whether the arrests were warranted and whether the sections applied were correct. Similarly, the probe will also investigate the incident of vandalism in the aftermath,’ Home Minister R R Patil said. The government instituted an inquiry headed by the Konkan range IG into the matter yesterday and sought a report immediately.
‘The bandh was spontaneous and not forced by Sena. It was because of love and respect for Balasaheb. Shiv Sainiks were naturally upset at the misuse of the social media to post provocative comments,’ he added.
Meanwhile, the Maharashtra government said the report of inquiry into girls’ arrest is expected on Wednesday. ‘The inquiry has begun and will look into whether the arrests were warranted and whether the sections applied were correct. Similarly, the probe will also investigate the incident of vandalism in the aftermath,’ Home Minister R R Patil said. The government instituted an inquiry headed by the Konkan range IG into the matter yesterday and sought a report immediately.
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