Man arrested for refusing to take delivery from a Muslim

    Thane, Apr 22 (PTI) A resident of Kashimira locality
in the district has been arrested for allegedly refusing to
take delivery from a Muslim person.
    Gajanan Chaturvedi (51) was booked under IPC section
295(A) (malicious act outraging religious feelings) on Tuesday
night, a police official said.
    As per the complaint filed by the delivery man, he
visited Chaturvedi's house on Tuesday morning to deliver
certain goods, said senior inspector Sanjay Hazare.
    Chaturvedi asked him his name, and when the man told
his name, the former allegedly said he would not accept
anything from Muslims.
    Further probe is underway, the police official said.
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