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Magistrate Grants Bail After Bareilly Police Detain 12 Over Namaz in Vacant House

Police say new religious gatherings require prior permission under law.

Overview

  • The 12 detainees were challaned for breach of peace, produced before a magistrate, and released on bail.
  • SP (South) Anshika Verma said the action followed reports that a vacant house in Mohammadganj was being used as a temporary madrasa for several weeks.
  • Police said the property belongs to Hanif and that no written permission or documents were produced for congregational prayers.
  • A video showing people offering namaz in the dilapidated structure circulated on social media and has been included in the inquiry.
  • Authorities said they are trying to trace three additional individuals reported to be absconding.