Indonesian police arrested six people on charges of blasphemy over a bar chain's free alcohol promotion for patrons named Mohammed. theSun theSundaily blasphemy Holywings Indonesia
: Indonesian police arrested six people on charges of blasphemy over a bar chain's free alcohol promotion for patrons named Mohammed, officials said late on Friday, in a case that has sparked outrage in the Muslim-majority country.
Alcohol is considered forbidden under Islamic law and while drinking is not prohibited for any religion in the secular country's bars, the act itself is frowned upon by conservative Muslims. Late on Friday, police presented six suspects, including Holywings' creative director and the head of its promotional team, during a televised press conference.
All six were dressed in the orange shirt usually worn by criminal offenders in Indonesia, with their faces covered.
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