Swiss Tourist Jailed in Bali for Insulting Hindu Holiday
A Swiss tourist has been sentenced to one year in prison in Bali for violating and insulting Nyepi, a Hindu 'Day of Silence,' after posting critical comments about the holiday on social media.
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Swiss Tourist Sentenced to Prison After Violating ‘Day of Silence’ in Bali
The 26-year-old received a yearlong sentence from a court on the Indonesian resort island after he flouted a sacred Hindu ritual and insulted it on Instagram.
By Ryley Ober
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The 26-year-old was given a one-year prison sentence for offensive remarks posted on Instagram. During the trial, he apologized to the Balinese people for denigrating the Day of Silence and said he regretted his actions.
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By TOI World Desk
Read full article →Instagram insult to Hindu holy day costs Swiss tourist 1 year behind bars in Bali
The tourist posted videos on Instagram during Nyepi in which he showed himself walking to a beach despite the restrictions.
Read full article →Swiss Tourist Jailed in Bali for Insulting Hindu Holiday
A 26-year-old was sentenced to one year in prison over offensive Instagram posts after apologizing to Balinese people and regretting his actions.
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