For posting 'vulgar comments' against Maratha king Shivaji on FB, Goa DJ held 
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For posting 'vulgar comments' against Maratha king Shivaji on FB, Goa DJ held

Noronha is currently in police custody and has been booked under 295(A) (hurting religious feelings) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Goa Police on Monday arrested Nacellis Noronha, a32-year-old DJ, for posting "vulgar comments" about legendary Marathaking Shivaji on social media last week, an official statement said.

According to the statement issued by the Goa Police,Noronha, a resident of Siolim village in North Goa, was arrested after acomplaint filed by one Premanand, also from the same village, who alleged thatthe accused made a "vulgar comment" against Shivaji Maharaj onFacebook, thereby hurting religious sentiments.

Noronha is currently in police custody and has beenbooked under 295(A) (hurting religious feelings) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

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