The Finnish police stated that they will not allow the burning of holy books such as the Quran in public places.
According to the news of the Finnish press, which is based on the STT news agency operating in the country, the Finnish National Police Board will consider the burning of holy books as a “punable crime”.
Accordingly, desecration of scriptures will be treated similarly.
Finnish Police Officer Vesa Pihajoki, whose views are included in the statement, said, “If the burning of the Holy Quran was planned, the police would have informed the organizer of the demonstration in advance that they would not be allowed. In addition, if the activity takes place during a demonstration or in any other situation that attracts the attention of the police, the police will not intervene. will.” she said.
In the news, it was stated that Finnish law, unlike other Scandinavian countries, protects “religious peace” and its violation can be punished.
SCANDAL IN SWEDEN AND DENMARK
Rasmus Paludan, the leader of the Danish far-right Strict Direction Party, burned the Quran in front of the Stockholm Embassy in Sweden on January 21 in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, and no one was allowed to approach Paludan during the protest held under the protection of the crowded police.
Paludan burned the Quran in front of the mosque and in front of the Turkish Embassy in Copenhagen on 27 January in Denmark. (AA)