Pins Depicting Muhammad Picture Circulating

VIVAnews - Pins with the face of Prophet Muhammad printed on are being marketed in Makassar.

The pins also include an Arabian writing that reads ‘Prophet Muhammad SAW’.

After receiving report on the circulation of the pins, East Makassar police immediately arrest the pin owners.

According to East Makassar Police Head, Commissioner Mansjur on Wednesday, October 14, his team has caught two owners of the Prophet pin.

“They are Bahanda, the resident of Samata sub district, Gowa regency, and Anto, the resident of Tonro, Makassar,“ Mansjur said on Thursday, October 15.

From Bahanda’s house, the police confiscated 5 pins and stickers with the drawing of Prophet Muhammad printed on. The police also seized a laptop.

“Currently, the focus of the investigation is the ownership of the pins which have been circulating in Makassar during the past two days,” Mansjur said.

The two suspects are still undergoing inquisitions at the police headquarters. “For now, no charges have been laid, including the accusation of religion outrage,” Mansjur said.

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Translated by: Nataya Ermanti