Viral ‘Made in Pakistan’ Fan Incident Triggers Police Investigation in Uttar Pradesh
‘Made in Pakistan’ Fan: How A Repair Job At UP Madrassa Spun Out Of Control As Video Went Viral
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A repair job at Madrasa Qadriya Haqiqatul Uloom in Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh, led to a police investigation after a ceiling fan marked 'Made in Pakistan' was discovered. Two individuals were detained, but no illegal activity was found, as the fan was legally purchased in Saudi Arabia.
- 01A ceiling fan marked 'Made in Pakistan' was found during repairs at a madrasa in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh.
- 02The police detained two individuals for questioning but later found no evidence of wrongdoing.
- 03The fan was purchased legally in Saudi Arabia and donated to the madrasa.
- 04The incident sparked political reactions, with calls for a thorough investigation.
- 05Community donations support the madrasa's operations, highlighting local involvement.
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A routine repair job at Madrasa Qadriya Haqiqatul Uloom in Jungle Vishunpura village, Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh, escalated into a police investigation when a ceiling fan marked 'Made in Pakistan' was discovered. The fan was brought to a local mechanic for repairs after developing a fault. During the repair, the mechanic, Akbar, found the label, which led to a viral social media post and subsequent inquiries by local authorities. Police detained the madrasa manager, Mohammad Yunus, and Shamshuddin, the donor of the fan, for questioning. Shamshuddin revealed that his son, Wajid Ansari, had purchased the fan in Saudi Arabia for approximately 80 Saudi Riyals (about $21 USD) in 2020 and sent it to India. After verifying the purchase documents, police found no evidence of illegal activity and released the detained individuals. The madrasa teacher, Mohammad Merajuddin, emphasized that the institution relies on community donations to support students during the summer heat. The incident drew political attention, with local officials calling for a detailed investigation into the fan's origin, although police maintained that the fan's arrival in India was legal.
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This incident highlights the community's reliance on donations for educational support and raises awareness about the scrutiny faced by local institutions.
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