Mobile phone firm in trouble over Sikh joke SMS

Indian police are taking action against Anil Ambani, chairman of large Indian telecommunications service provider Reliance Communications. The action happened after Reliance Communications's mobile network circulated a joke that offended the Sikh community. PC Advisor reports.

"The SMS created a furore among Sikhs, who have traditionally been the butt of rude jokes questioning their intelligence.

Ambani and the other company officials have been charged under a section of the Indian Penal Code which relates to deliberate and malicious acts, intended to outrage religious feelings."

emily | 7:38 AM | Spam, Viruses and Hoaxes |
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