Pokemon Go ‘is blasphemous’ Indian court told

An Indian officegoer plays the Pokemon Go game on his phone while commuting in a local train in Mumbai. -AFP filepic

AHMEDABAD: Pokemon Go is blasphemous and should be banned, an Indian court was told Wednesday, because it rewards religious vegetarians with eggs.

Lawyer Nachiket Dave argued that the game offended the religious sensibilities of Hindus and Jains -- some of whom do not eat meat or other animal products -- by giving players virtual eggs, including in places of worship.