Journalist Abhijit Iyer arrested for 'derogatory remarks' on Konark temple, gets bail

Odisha police said that Iyer "gave unpalatable and irresponsible remarks on Konark Sun Temple by uploading views on social media with an intention to outrage and wound religious feeling which may create communal friction." Earlier today, Odisha assembly adopted a privilege motion against Mitra for his alleged derogatory remarks.