Bareilly Police Detain 12 for Namaz in Vacant House Without Permission
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Moneycontrol•18-01-2026, 20:40
Bareilly Police Detain 12 for Namaz in Vacant House Without Permission
- •Bareilly police detained 12 individuals for allegedly conducting namaz in a vacant house in Mohammadganj village without official permission.
- •The action followed complaints from local residents about regular prayers being held at the unoccupied property.
- •A viral video showing people offering namaz inside the premises was considered during the investigation.
- •SP (South) Anshika Verma stated that new religious activities or gatherings without permission violate the law and will lead to strict action.
- •The detained individuals were booked for breach of peace, presented before a magistrate, and later granted bail; three others are absconding.
Why It Matters: Bareilly police detained 12 people for unauthorized namaz in a vacant house, citing breach of peace.
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