Man held for posting picture on social media

The Mamallapuram police have arrested a person for posting a picture which had reportedly hurt the religious sentiments of a section of the people.

The accused had posted a picture in which he had placed one of his legs on top of the Shivalingam at Thirumoorthy cave near the Butter Ball monument at Mamallapuram. On seeing the post, Hindu outfits lodged a complaint with the Mamallapuram police, a few days ago.

Police arrested Hussain, 27, of Karumambakkam hamlet near Thirukazhukundram.

The police are on the lookout for the second person, Syed, who is a native of the same village.