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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.

  • 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.
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