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Police Headquarters Shaheed Hussain Adam Building. Dhauru Photo/ Abdullah Anoof Junaid

Police probe alleged blasphemy on social media

The post speaks about Muslims kissing the Black Stone (Hajarul Aswad) at the Hajj pilgrimage.

22 June 2024

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By Aishath Fareeha Abdulla

Police have launched an investigation into derogatory remarks made about Islam on social media.

In a message to the media, the police said that an X post insulting Islam has come to the attention of the service.

The post is being investigated, the message said.

The post, which follows the debate thread on social media related to Yoga Day, speaks about Muslims kissing the Black Stone (Hajarul Aswad) at the Hajj pilgrimage.

News Yoga Day Maldives Police Twitter - X Hajj Corporation Islam Hajj and Umrah Religious Conflict

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