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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Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren condoles death of Champai Soren's grandson
Ranchi (PTI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Wednesday condoled the death of Veer Soren, grandson of Champai Soren.
Veer Soren died at Kulu in Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday. He was 19.
"We are deeply shocked and saddened to learn of the sudden demise of Veer Soren, the grandson of Champai Soren, in Kulu. May the departed soul rest in eternal peace at the feet of Marang Buru, and may the grieving family be granted strength to bear this unbearable sorrow. In this hour of profound grief, we stand with them," Soren posted on X.
Former CM and BJP leader Champai Soren posted on X that his grandson died of a sudden illness in Himachal Pradesh.
"He was rushed to hospital on February 24 following sudden illness but could not be saved," Champai Soren posted on X.
