Mangaluru: A case has been registered against a man accused of making a blasphemous Facebook post on Prophet Mohammad.
Jagadish Kaivathadka has been accused of using a derogatory word against the Prophet in his post.
Police sources said the case was registered at Bellare police station in Dakshina Kannada district on the basis of a complaint from SDPI local leader Naufal.
SDPI and Sunni Students Federation have urged the district police to initiate action against the man for hurting the sentiments by speaking irreverently about the Prophet.
Strong legal action should be taken against miscreants trying to disturb peace in society, they said.