Man detained in UP's Barabanki for posting 'offensive' image of shrine on social media
Barabanki (PTI): A man in Uttar Pradesh's Barabanki was on Monday detained after an alleged controversial image he posted on social media triggered tensions in Rampur Katra town, police said.
The accused's post showed a sacred shrine edited with images of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, which sparked outrage among members of a community, they said.
The post quickly went viral, prompting widespread anger. The situation was brought under control by local authorities and community leaders, preventing any untoward incident, a police official said.
The local Safderganj police, responding to the complaint filed by town representative Niyaz Ahmed, urged residents to maintain peace and took the accused Pullu Yadav into custody, the official said.
A formal complaint was lodged, and a case was registered under provisions related to hurting religious sentiments.
"The post would undergo technical investigation and strict action would be taken against anyone found guilty," SHO Amar Kumar Chaurasia said.
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Allen, Raghuvanshi, Green power KKR to 29-run win over GT
Kolkata (PTI): Finn Allen blasted a 35-ball 93, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi hit an unbeaten 44-ball 82 as Kolkata Knight Riders kept their playoff hopes alive with a 29-run win over Gujarat Titans in the IPL match here on Saturday.
Sent in to bat, Allen went on a six-hitting spree, smashing 10 maximums and four boundaries to add 95 off 41 balls with Raghuvanshi (82).
Raghuvanshi then shared another 108 off 53 balls with Cameron Green (52 not out) to power KKR to a challenging 247 for 2.
In reply, GT could manage 218-4, riding on skipper Shubman Gill's 49-ball 85 and a 35-ball 57 from Jos Buttler. Opener Sai Sudarsan was retired hurt but returned to make a 28-ball 53 not out.
Sunil Narine (2/29) claimed two wickets and Saurabh Dubey snapped one for KKR.
For GT, Mohammed Siraj (1/50), Sai Kishore (1/38) were the wicket-takers.
Brief Score:
KKR: 247 for 2 in 20 overs (Finn Allen 93, Angkrish Raghuvanshi 82 not out, Camero Green 52 not out; Mohammed Siraj 1/50).
GT: 218 for 4 in 20 overs (Shubman Gill 85, Sunil Narine 2/29).
