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Moradabad Police Tell Muslim-Run Wedding Bands To Drop Hindu Deity Names

Police cite a complaint over hurt sentiments, with an inquiry now tracking compliance.

According to police, the complaint claimed that around 15 to 20 Muslim band operators in the district were running their businesses under the names of Hindu deities. (For representation)
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Overview

  • Superintendent of Police (City) Kumar Ranvijay Singh said several band operators were summoned on Tuesday and told to remove deity-linked names, and all agreed to comply.
  • A complaint filed on July 9 on the chief minister’s portal by lawyer Shaby (Shebi) Sharma alleged that about 15 to 20 Muslim operators were using names of Hindu gods and goddesses.
  • District officials said Moradabad has more than 500 band troupes, with 15 to 20 flagged for names such as Durga Band, Veena Band, and Sri Punjab Band.
  • Some operators asked for time to transition because of existing bookings, including one who said his band’s Hindu name honored a guru and has been used for over two decades.
  • Journalistic reporting notes no specific law bans such names, and the directive comes after Kanwar Yatra disputes that drew Supreme Court scrutiny of related state actions.