On Monday, 15th July, the Amethi Police arrested 7 individuals who were involved in raising Islamist slogans outside Musafirkhana Police Station in Amethi. The incident happened during the Muharram procession, the video of which had gone viral over the internet. The police had filed complaints against the Islamists under sections 302 and 353 (2) of the Bharatiya Nyay Samhita.
As per the reports, all the individuals arrested by the police are minors and will be presented before the court soon. On 14th July, a mob of Islamists reportedly raised slogans of “Hindustan mein rehna hai, Ya Hussain kehna hai” which means (If) you want to live in India, you have to say ‘Ya Hussain’ outside Musafirkhana Police Station in Amethi.
The video of the incident had gone viral over the internet following which Superintendent of Police Anoop Kumar Singh filed a complaint and detained several persons involved.
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The head priest of Swami Paramhans Ashram Sagara Babuganj, Mauni Ji Maharaj had taken cognizance of the incident and demanded the strictest punishment against the accused. “I demand immediate action in the matter from Chief Minister Yogi Adtiyanath and the district administration so that the evil intentions of such elements can be stopped,” he said.
“The roots of such elements extend to Pakistan. These people intend to cause communal violence in India and destroy the ‘Ganga-Jamuni’ culture. Hence, immediate action should be taken,” he added.
At present, the Amethi Police has arrested 7 minors in the case. Other accused persons are being looked for.
