Eight Individuals Charged After Controversial Posters Discovered During Mosque Demolition in Sambhal
8 booked after ‘I Love Mohammad’ posters found during Sambhal ‘mosque’ demolition

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In Sambhal district, Uttar Pradesh, police have charged eight individuals, including a mosque caretaker, after discovering 'I Love Mohammad' posters and a flag resembling Pakistan's during the demolition of an alleged illegal mosque. The case aims to prevent communal tensions.
- 01Eight people have been booked under Section 353(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
- 02The demolition of Masjid Mustafa Qadri was conducted due to its illegal construction.
- 0349 'I Love Mohammad' posters and a flag resembling Pakistan's were found during the operation.
- 04The offence carries a penalty of up to three years in prison and is non-bailable.
- 05Police are continuing their investigation into the recovered materials and the individuals involved.
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Police in Sambhal district, Uttar Pradesh, have filed charges against eight individuals, including the caretaker of an alleged illegal mosque, following the discovery of 'I Love Mohammad' posters and a flag resembling Pakistan's during a demolition operation. The Masjid Mustafa Qadri was demolished on Saturday as it was deemed illegally constructed. During the subsequent inspection, police found 49 posters hidden beneath a mattress and a green flag that raised concerns about communal tensions. The FIR, filed by sub-inspector Arun Kumar, cites Section 353(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which criminalizes the dissemination of false information that could incite enmity among various community groups. This offence is punishable by up to three years in prison and is classified as non-bailable. Additional Superintendent of Police Kuldeep Singh confirmed the registration of the case and stated that investigations are ongoing to examine the circumstances surrounding the recovered materials.
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The case could escalate communal tensions in the region, affecting local relations among communities.
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