Two Arrested in Kerala for Sharing Vishu Poster Depicting Lord Krishna with Non-Veg Dish

Police in Alappuzha, Kerala, arrested two individuals on April 17, 2026, for sharing a promotional poster from a local eatery on WhatsApp. The poster, released for the Vishu festival, depicted a young Lord Krishna sitting before a serving of 'kuzhi manthi,' a traditional non-vegetarian dish. According to the First Information Report (FIR), the accused shared the image with the alleged intent to hurt the religious sentiments of the Hindu community. The Cherthala police station officers booked the suspects under Section 192 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, which addresses wantonly giving provocation with the intent to cause a riot. This incident highlights ongoing tensions regarding religious symbolism and dietary practices in public advertisements within the region. The arrests underscore the strict legal consequences for actions perceived as offensive to religious communities in India, particularly involving revered deities like Lord Krishna. The case has drawn attention to the intersection of commercial marketing, cultural traditions, and religious sensitivities in contemporary Indian society.