Muslim youth booked for allegedly eating food at Bhandara in UP’S Moradabad: Report
New Delhi: A young muslim man from Uttar Pradesh’s Moradabad district was allegedly arrested by the police for eating food at a Bhandara (Hindu religious gathering). This incident has sparked outrage among human rights activists and Muslim groups across the country, reports Clarion India.
According to the report, the incident occurred under the jurisdiction of Bilari police station. On July 16 evening, Faiz, a resident of Naya Gaon in Sambhal district, was reportedly returning from Haridwar when he stopped at a bhandara (community feast) in Gandhi Park to have a meal. The event was organised as part of the Sawan festivities, during which such feasts are typically open to everyone. However, this time, things took a disturbing turn.
Quoting eyewitnesses, the report mentioned that Faiz was quietly eating like any other visitor when a few volunteers from the bhandara committee grew suspicious of him. They reportedly confronted him and insisted on knowing his name. Sensing the tense, communally sensitive atmosphere, Faiz identified himself as Kapil. He reportedly even pointed to an ‘Om’ symbol on his hand, likely stamped during his visit to Haridwar, where such marks are commonly given to pilgrims.
Under mounting pressure , Faiz eventually admitted, “My name is Faiz. I’m from Sambhal and I was just hungry. I was returning from Haridwar and stopped here when I saw food being served. I meant no harm.”
Following this, the organisers accused Faiz of concealing his identity and deliberately hurting religious sentiments. The police were called, and Faiz was taken into custody. A complaint was lodged by Neeraj Kumar, a local organiser, who alleged that Faiz’s presence could have led to the “desecration of prasad” and claimed that his “intentions were not right.”
Acting on the complaint, the Bilari police booked Faiz under Section 319 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), accusing him of using a false identity to access a religious gathering. Preventive action was initiated, and he was fined under challan proceedings.
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West Bengal exit polls: People’s Pulse projects TMC lead, others predict BJP surge
Kolkata: Exit polls for the West Bengal Assembly Election 2026 have shown different projections, with some surveys indicating a lead for the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC), while others suggest an advantage for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
According to People’s Pulse, the TMC+ alliance is projected to win between 177 and 187 seats in the 294-member Assembly.
The BJP is estimated to secure between 95 and 110 seats, while the Left Front+ is predicted to win up to one seat. The Congress (INC) is likely to get between one and three seats, and others are projected to win between one and two seats.
Matrize projections indicate a different trend, with the BJP projected to win between 146 and 161 seats, crossing the majority mark of 148, with a vote share of 42.5 per cent. The TMC is estimated to win between 125 and 140 seats with a vote share of 40.8 per cent.
P-MARQ has also projected a BJP lead, estimating the party to win between 150 and 175 seats, while the TMC+ alliance is expected to secure between 118 and 138 seats. The same survey projects Congress to win between 2 and 6 seats.
Poll Diary estimates suggest the BJP may win between 142 and 171 seats, while the TMC could secure between 99 and 127 seats. Other parties are projected to win between 5 and 9 seats.
Chanakya Strategies has projected the BJP to win between 150 and 160 seats, while the TMC is estimated to get between 130 and 140 seats. Others are expected to secure between 6 and 10 seats, while Congress and Left are projected at zero.
ABP projections estimate the BJP to win between 146 and 161 seats, while the TMC is expected to secure between 125 and 140 seats. Others are projected to win between 6 and 10 seats.
Polls in the state were held in two phases on April 23 and 29, and the counting of votes is scheduled to take place on May 4.
