Two FIRs were registered against two US-based online retailers for hurting Hindu sentiments after they placed religious symbols on shoes and beer bottles.
A day after Mail Today reported that two US-based online retailers, https://yeswevibe. com and www.lostcoast.com came under fire for hurting religious sentiments of Hindus by selling footwear with Om symbol and beer with Lord Ganesha’s picture on its label, the FIRs have been registered on the basis of two complaints given by activist Naresh Kadyan. Kadyan is also the commissioner of Bharat Scouts & Guides. He made the first complaint on Saturday at Prashant
Vihar police station and then another on Sunday. On Monday afternoon, a case under section 295A (deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings by insulting its beliefs) of IPC have been registered. Police said other legal actions will also be taken against the two websites. While https://yeswevibe.com that is selling the objectionable is operating from Arizona, the other is an award-inning brewery in California.