THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Activist and actress Rahna Fathima, who was arrested by Pathanamthitta town police for hurting religious sentiments was suspended from BSNL following the arrest. She was suspended within hours following the arrest. Rahna is a telecom technician in BSNL. BSNL had earlier clarified that they are not responsible for the personal remarks made by its employees.

A team led by Pathanamthitta CI on Tuesday noon arrested Rahna from Kochi for hurting the religious sentiments of Ayyappa devotees by posting a photo of her dressed up as an Ayyapa devotee. In the photo she was seen squatting awkwardly and mildly exposing her naked legs. She has been arrested under IPC 295 A. Rahna had approached the high court for anticipatory bail but was denied it. After that she was getting ready to move the Supreme Court, when the arrest happened.

BJP leader Radhakrishna Menon had complained against Rahna for posting her photo in the wake of Supreme Court order allowing women of all ages to enter Sabarimala. The case was filed on October 20.