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4w ago

Tensions Rise in Agra After Animal Meat Found at Jama Masjid

Nazruddin arrested for alleged act; protests follow Friday prayers as authorities heighten security and continue investigation.

Protesters at the Jama Masjid in Agra on Friday.
Protesters at the Jama Masjid in Agra on Friday. (HT Photo)
Police said that 100 police personnel were pressed into action, and the meat was sent for testing in a laboratory.
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Overview

  • Nazruddin, a resident of Teela Nandram, was arrested for allegedly placing animal meat at Jama Masjid late Thursday night.
  • Police used CCTV footage and tracked a scooty to identify and apprehend the suspect before Friday prayers began.
  • Protests erupted after Friday prayers, with demonstrators demanding strict action; around 60 individuals have been booked for their involvement.
  • Authorities deployed over 100 police personnel and sent the recovered meat for laboratory testing to determine its origin.
  • The investigation remains ongoing, with police probing Nazruddin's motive and potential accomplices while maintaining heightened security around the mosque.