Mohammed Zubair criticises inaction against Yati Narasinghanand’s hate speeches, tags PM Modi
New Delhi: Fact-checker Mohammed Zubair has raised concerns over the lack of legal action against Yati Narasinghanand, a controversial priest from Uttar Pradesh, known for his hate speeches targeting Muslims and Islam. Zubair pointed out that despite multiple FIRs lodged against him over the past four years, authorities have not taken any significant steps.
In a series of posts on X, Zubair highlighted Narasinghanand's recent inflammatory statement, where he urged people to burn effigies of Prophet Mohammed during Dussehra celebrations. “If you have to burn effigies on every Dussehra, then burn the effigies of Mohammad,” the priest reportedly said. According to Zubair, this is just the latest in a series of derogatory comments made by Narasinghanand that have gone unchecked.
There are hundreds of derogatory and hateful videos from public forums of Yati Narasinghanand targeting Muslims, Islam and Prophet Mohammed. He has been doing this for the past 4 years. You'll hardly see any legal action taken by Police. The max they do is, file an FIR under weak… https://t.co/VaDo8sKPdQ
— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) October 4, 2024
Zubair noted that while FIRs have been registered against Narasinghanand for his remarks, including those targeting BJP women politicians, the police have only filed weak charges, failing to take any serious action. He tagged the Uttar Pradesh Police and Ghaziabad Police, questioning why such speeches continue without facing stringent legal consequences.
In another post, Zubair addressed Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and the state police, urging immediate action. “Hello @narendramodi @PMOIndia @rashtrapatibhvn, @myogiadityanath @myogioffice @Uppolice @dgpup. Act now against this hate! Why has the state given this self-proclaimed Hindu priest a free run to target the Muslim community and Prophet Mohammed?” Zubair asked, adding that Narasinghanand has been regularly making provocative speeches.
Hello @narendramodi @PMOIndia @rashtrapatibhvn, @myogiadityanath @myogioffice @Uppolice @dgpup
— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) October 4, 2024
Act now against this hate!
Why has the state given this self proclaimed Hindu Priest a free run to target the Muslim community and Prophet Mohammed. Yati Narasinghanand has been… https://t.co/VaDo8sLn3o
He further questioned what the government stands to gain by not taking action against the priest and tagged prominent opposition leaders, including Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, in his posts.
In a separate post directed at Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju, Zubair sought clarity on whether there will be any legal action against hate mongers who, in the guise of Hindu priests, have been abusing Muslims and Prophet Mohammed for years. He emphasised the need for urgent intervention, tagging Rijiju and the Ministry of Minority Affairs.
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Delhi: Boy stabbed to death over 'controversial' social media comments, 2 juveniles held
New Delhi (PTI): A 16-year-old boy was stabbed to death at Ramleela ground in northwest Delhi for allegedly making social media comments that police described as "controversial", an official said on Wednesday.
According to the police, the assailants, also minors, attacked him with a knife, inflicting multiple stab wounds.
"A PCR call was received in the Shalimar Bagh Police Station regarding an injured boy lying in Ramleela ground. The police team reached the spot and found him with multiple stab wounds," a police officer said.
He was working as a labourer in a banquet hall for the last two days, the officer said. An FIR was registered and the police apprehended two juveniles in the case.
Preliminary investigation reveals that the deceased was stabbed due to an ongoing enmity, the officer said.
During questioning, the accused told the police that the victim had made "controversial comments" against them on social media. Following which, they intercepted him at Ramleela ground and stabbed him. He died on the spot, officer said.
"We have recovered a dagger and the victim's mobile phone. Further investigation in the case is underway," he added.
