By Rehan Ansari, TwoCircles.net,
Mumbai: In the escalating anger against Salman Rushdie in the country, Raza Academy has decided to file a petition against the controversial writer in Bombay High Court. Mr Saeed Noorie, General Secretary, Raza Academy said the man who was shot in an anti-Rushdie protest in 1989 will be the petitioner.
The petition will be filed under Sec. 295. Mr. Kasam who was shot in 1989 during the protest against Rushdie will be the petitioner.
Meanwhile, Raza Academy has announced an award of Rs one lakh to anyone who hurls a slipper at the author of controversial ‘Satanic Verses’ book.