Relief for Sania in ad shoot case
Mecca Masjid officials have asked the police to withdraw the case against tennis star Sania Mirza. The police is however yet to take a decision on withdrawal of the case.
By INDIATIMES NEWS NETWORK & AGENCIES |
HYDERABAD: Mecca Masjid officials have asked the police to withdraw the case against tennis star Sania Mirza. The police is however yet to take a decision on withdrawal of the case.
An ad shoot in the historic mosque had provoked angry reactions from locals, some clerics and Majlis Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) activists. The protestors said the tennis player had hurt religious sentiments by shooting in the mosque "without permission."
Earlier, the Minority Welfare Department had filed a complaint with the police that Mirza, along with the agency's crew had entered the mosque on December 10 without prior permission from the authorities.
In e-mail to Hyderabad Police Commissioner, Mirza apologised for shooting a commercial at the 17th century mosque. She also apologised to the Imam of the mosque.
An ad shoot in the historic mosque had provoked angry reactions from locals, some clerics and Majlis Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) activists. The protestors said the tennis player had hurt religious sentiments by shooting in the mosque "without permission."
Earlier, the Minority Welfare Department had filed a complaint with the police that Mirza, along with the agency's crew had entered the mosque on December 10 without prior permission from the authorities.
In e-mail to Hyderabad Police Commissioner, Mirza apologised for shooting a commercial at the 17th century mosque. She also apologised to the Imam of the mosque.
Download
The Economic Times Business News App for the Latest News in Business, Sensex, Stock Market Updates & More.
The Economic Times Business News App for the Latest News in Business, Sensex, Stock Market Updates & More.
Download
The Economic Times News App for Quarterly Results, Latest News in ITR, Business, Share Market, Live Sensex News & More.
The Economic Times News App for Quarterly Results, Latest News in ITR, Business, Share Market, Live Sensex News & More.
ADVERTISEMENT
