Kalapathar police emerged as the winning bidders at a Ganesh laddu auction organised by the Mahesh Ganesh Youth Association at Mochi Colony, purchasing the sacred offering for Rs 33,000 as part of the department’s Friendly Policing initiative.
Rajendranagar Zone DCP, S Srinivas issued a stern warning to the rowdy sheeters against involvement in any unlawful activities and stressed the need to maintain discipline and social responsibility.
“Prophet Mohammed is highly revered and holds the utmost significance in Islam. The image or portrayal of the Prophet in any form is strictly forbidden as it goes against the principals and values of our community,” the complaint said.
The teenager, identified as Mohd Riyaz, was injured on his legs in an accident on Monday. According to the police, Riyaz’s family initially shifted him to MS Clinic near Khaja Hotel in Bilal Nagar