Firozabad: 33 Muslim youngsters arrested for ‘straying from route’ during Milad-un-Nabi procession
Firozabad: Thirty-three Muslim youngsters were arrested in Firozabad after police alleged they deviated from the designated route during an Eid Milad-un-Nabi procession on September 5.
Police officials said that after the Barawafat procession concluded in the North Zone area, a group of 40–50 youngsters reportedly returned through a “non-traditional” route. Based on video evidence, 33 were taken into custody, and 14 motorcycles were seized.
“In a joint operation by the North, South, Ramgarh, and Rasoolpur police stations, 30 accused individuals who created a ruckus on a non-traditional route have been arrested,” the police said in a statement. An FIR was registered at North Police Station under sections 223(a) and 126(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Senior Superintendent of Police Saurabh Dixit formed three teams to track down and arrest those involved. Following legal proceedings, the accused were sent to district jail.
The crackdown drew sharp criticism from AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, who accused the police of targeting Muslims. “The UP police’s strictness is only visible against Muslim youngsters. For the mere ‘crime’ of straying from the route of a procession, photos and videos of these boys are being made to humiliate them,” Owaisi said.
He contrasted the action with an earlier incident in Kanpur, where Muslim shops were attacked during another community’s procession. “Why wasn’t such a video made then?” he asked. Owaisi also cited an Allahabad High Court ruling that termed such public displays a violation of the fundamental right to privacy.
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NEET UG paper leak: CBI arrests Renukai Chemistry Classes (RCC) founder in Latur
New Delhi (PTI): The CBI has arrested Shivraj Raghunath Motegaonkar who runs the Renukai Chemistry Classes (RCC) in Maharashtra's Latur city in the NEET UG paper leak case, officials said on Monday.
A leaked question paper for the medical entrance exam was found on Motengaonkar' phone mobile during searches conducted by the agency on Sunday. He was arrested after that.
The CBI has alleged that Motegaonkar was an active member of the organised gang involved in the leakage and circulation of the NEET UG paper, the officials said.
Motegaonkar in conspiracy with other accused received the question paper and answers of NEET UG Exam, 2026 ahead of April 23, 2026 exam, they said. He allegedly circulated the paper to several persons.
