Shia group approaches Mumbai police against derogatory Khamenei post, seeks registration of FIR

In his letter, Sayyed said an individual identified as Vishal Goyal uploaded a video on social media with a photograph of the Ayatollah, which he said was disrespectful. Sayyed also mentioned a Gujarat registration plate of the Mercedes-Benz vehicle that purportedly belongs to Goyal and is seen in the video.

Sayyed said Khamenei is widely regarded by millions of Shia Muslims across the world, including a large population in India. “Any abusive remarks directed against such a revered religious personality are perceived as a direct attack upon the religious beliefs, dignity and sentiments of the Shia Muslim Community,” he said.

He requested the police to register a First Information Report (FIR) against the person on charges of outraging religious sentiments and causing enmity between communities.

The Mumbai police have been scanning social media platforms to ensure any content that could lead to law-and-order problems, considering the Iran–US Israel dispute, is taken down.