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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KKR defeat LSG via Super Over
Lucknow (PTI): Kolkata Knight Riders edged Lucknow Super Giants via Super Overs in a battle between two bottom-placed teams in the IPL, here on Sunday.
Chasing a modest 156, LSG suffered a batting collapse and managed to tie the contest and take it to Super Over with No. 9 Mohammed Shami striking a last-ball six against a wayward Kartik Tyagi, who leaked 16 runs in the final over.
But Sunil Narine bowled a stunning Super Over conceding just one run and taking two wickets to give KKR an easy target.
Rinku Singh then finished the chase with a boundary off first ball from Prince Yadav.
Earlier the KKR were in deep trouble with 93/7 in 15 overs but Rinku smashed a sensational 83 not out from 51 balls including four sixes in a row in the final over to lift them to 155/7.
Cameron Green (34) was the only other batter to reach double-digit scores as KKR suffered a familiar batting meltdown with Mohsin taking his maiden fifer.
In reply, LSG continued their dismal show with the bat to succumb to their fifth loss in a row.
Brief Scores:
Kolkata Knight Riders 155/7; 20 overs (Rinku Singh 83 not out, Cameron Green 34; Mohsin Khan 5/23). Lucknow Super Giants 155/8; 20 overs (Rishabh Pant 42). KKR won via Super Over.
