Malaysian radio hosts under police probe for mocking Hindu ritual in controversial video

Officials in Malaysia are looking into three radio visitors ‘ alleged mocking of a Hindu custom in a movie.

The trio’s actions were quickly denounced by citizens and the country’s leaders, and Inspector-General of Police Razarudin Husain said 44 police reports had been filed against them as of Wednesday ( Mar 5 ).

According to the information, the film “mocked the Hindu religion” and “racial sensitivities” he claimed.

The group from the advertising business Astro’s Era FM network are being detained on Wednesday at the Bukit Aman police office, according to the New Straits Times.

According to Razarudin, the event is being looked into under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 and Section 298 of the Penal Code for works that produce discord, discord, feelings of animosity or anger on spiritual basis.

Nabil Ahmad, Azad Jasmin, and Radin Amir Affendy are seen imitating the kavadi ceremony performed by believers during Thaipusam in the videos posted on Tuesday on the television channel’s Instagram page.

While the others are seen laughing, one of them chants” Vel Vel.” The Hindu god Lord Murugan received the esse, or unstoppable spear, from his mother Parvati on July 1st, in honor of Thaipusam.

Before it was taken down, Razarudin told the media on Tuesday, according to news organization Bernama, that the picture had received 95, 400 perspectives, and 204 stock. &nbsp,

According to an internal investigation, the television visitors, who are well-known in the local media market, have also been suspended. &nbsp, &nbsp,

Officials in Malaysia and government organizations have responded to their actions repeatedly, urging admiration for all religions.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim urged” all parties to prevent 3R ( race, religion, and nobility ) rhetoric in any type of speech or actions and to prioritize mutual respect and love in the community” through his press secretary.

Minister of National Unity Aaron Ago Dagang demanded that the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) take legal action against those concerned.

According to him,” Deeds that attack the emotions of other religious organizations are intolerable in our multiracial society,” he said on Tuesday, as reported by Free Malaysia Now. &nbsp,

” Apretty action will be taken ( against ) those who share any content that denigrates or denigrates religions on the mass media.”