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FIR in Noida against Amazon for selling products with Hindu gods' images

Rugs and toilet seat covers with pictures of Hindu gods being sold on e-commerce giant's US website.

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
Police in Uttar Pradesh Noida city on Friday registered a case against Amazon Inc. for allegedly hurting "Hindu sentiments" by selling rugs and toilet seat covers with pictures of Hindu gods on its US website.

An online campaign to "boycott Amazon" was initiated by several social media users Thursday over the issue, with an Amazon spokesperson saying all sellers must follow the company's selling guidelines and those who do not comply will be subject to action, including potential removal of their account.

"The products in question are being removed from our store," the spokesperson added.

A complaint was made at
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