UP police inspector faces action for saying “terrorist don’t have religion’ in viral video
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Saharanpur: A police inspector from Deoband landed in controversy after a video of his remarks on terrorism and religion went viral on social media, prompting the police headquarters to initiate disciplinary action.
The video, recorded during a community meeting held at the Deoband police station on Tuesday, surfaced shortly after the Delhi blast and at a time when rumours and communal speculation were spreading in the region. Inspector Narendra Kumar Sharma had convened the meeting to appeal for calm and to urge local residents not to fall for misleading messages circulating online.
In the clip, Sharma is heard telling the gathering, “Terrorism and terrorists do not have any religion… it is wrong to think that only Muslims are terrorists. They can be found in every religion.” He went on to say that wrongdoers exist across communities, citing examples from various sectors.
A short portion of his comments, recorded by someone present, was widely shared on social media, leading to criticism from some groups. In the viral segment, Sharma can be heard saying, “This chair is like my mother. A wrong person has no religion. Naxalites come from the Hindu community, many terrorists have been caught in the Navy, many in the Army, and many Hindu terrorists were also arrested in Punjab. It is wrong to believe that only Muslims are terrorists.”
He added that no religious scripture endorses violence, stressing that he had worked for 34 years without discrimination. “In my 34 years of service, if even one Muslim says that I have shown bias based on religion, I will resign and walk away,” he said.
Sharma also spoke emotionally about his reasons for joining the police force, recalling how, as a student, he witnessed corruption, exploitation of the poor and the role of middlemen inside police stations. “Our caste is police… the police is our religion, the police is our faith… we will sacrifice ourselves for the country,” he told the gathering.
After the video reached senior officials in Lucknow, Saharanpur SSP Ashish Tiwari directed that Inspector Sharma be line-attached on Thursday.
Sharma has maintained that his comments were taken out of context. He said that only a selective clip was circulated online and that the complete recording would show that he never intended to hurt any religious community.
Sharma has served at the Deoband police station for nearly two decades and is known locally for his straightforward communication and fair conduct. Several residents have voiced support for him after the video controversy.
UP inspector Narendra Kumar Sharma, posted in Saharanpur:
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"A terrorist has no religion. Naxalite were Hindus. Several Hindu terrorists were arrested from the Navy and the Army. The opinion that terrorists come from Muslim religion is wrong. He (terrorist) is not a man of any… pic.twitter.com/1lHuIEuQQV
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Elephant calf brought from Bijnor kept under care at Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
Pilibhit (PTI): A 19-day-old elephant calf, brought from Bijnor, was placed under care at the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) on Sunday, an official said and added that the calf got separated from its mother in the forest area of Bijnor.
The calf was born on December 2 in the Bijnor forest area and got separated from its mother shortly after birth, the official said.
The forest department made several attempts to reunite it with its mother, but without any success. To ensure the calf's safety and better care, it was decided to transfer it to the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve on the instructions of senior officials.
On Saturday, Deputy Director Manish Singh received the calf. Special arrangements have been made in the reserve for its care. It has been kept in a safe and clean environment to provide it with a natural setting and protect it from external noise and disturbances.
Singh told reporters that raising an 19-day-old calf is challenging.
It requires a special diet as a substitute for mother's milk and constant monitoring.
He said a special team has been formed to provide 24-hour care. Since the calf is very young, it is being cared for like a newborn baby.
According to Singh, the primary responsibility for monitoring the calf's health has been entrusted to PTR's veterinarian, Dr Daksh Gangwar. Under his supervision, a complete record of the calf's health checkups, diet, and body temperature is being maintained. The team is ensuring that the calf does not contract any infection.
