[ Malaymail ] IGP confirms radio hosts under criminal investigation for allegedly mocking Hinduism, six complaints filed

The article reports that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Razarudin Husain confirmed that three radio hosts from an Astro-owned station are under criminal investigation for allegedly mocking Hinduism in a viral video. The video, which has since been removed, showed individuals shouting “Vel Vel” and dancing, which was deemed offensive and racially insensitive. Six complaints have been filed, and the case is being investigated under Section 298 of the Penal Code and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998. The radio hosts have issued an apology, and the station’s management has suspended them pending an internal investigation.

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Source: https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2025/03/04/igp-confirms-radio-hosts-under-criminal-investigation-for-allegedly-mocking-hinduism-six-complaints-filed/168642