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Both the complaints alleged that these persons posted cartoons of Prophet Mohammad and objectionable statements on social media, the official said.
The complainants also claimed that attempts were being made to spread violence in the city (Jabalpur) like other parts of the country, the official said.
The complaint against Rathore was filed by local resident Salauddin Ansari, while the Sunni Yuva Aatankwad Virodhi Sanghthan complained against Agrawal, he said. The police have registered offences against the two accused under various Indian Penal Code Sections, including 295A (deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings) and 188 (disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant), the official said.
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