Saharanpur: Uttar Pradesh police on Sunday arrested an 18-year-old youth, suspecting him to be the key conspirator behind the violence that erupted in Saharanpur after the Friday prayers.A police official said in connection with the incident that Muzammil, who is a student in a madarsa, was seen provoking groups to join the protests. He was arrested.Protests erupted in Saharanpur and other parts of the Uttar Pradesh on June 10 after Friday prayers opposing the controversial remarks of suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma against Prophet Muhammad."2 involved in this had been identified &amp; it was found they had illegal constructions. Bulldozers were brought in &amp; their houses were mowed down. Muzammil (18) was seen invoking and provoking groups and people to join protests. He studies in a madarsa," said Rajesh Kumar, Superintendent of Police, Saharanpur."Another accused Salman, who is an adult, was involved in getting printed several posters for protest. He has been booked and will be sent to jail. No involvement of any 'funding' for the incident has come to fore," said the SP while elaborating on the incident.The police official also informed that as many as 82 people have been arrested in connection with the matter."82 have been arrested till now. We've found CCTV footage via which we are identifying them. We're taking action only after we find solid proof so we do not have to let them go," said SP City, Rajesh Kumar on Saharanpur protests after Friday prayers. It was alleged that Salman, the accused, played a vital role in printing the posters of suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma and distributing among people."He pasted some posters on the ground also so that the feet of the people land on her face while protesting," said the police official.The police have also arrested the owner of the printing press, Shamsher, which was named 'A one printing press'.Speaking to ANI, Shamsher's wife said, "Only banners and hoardings are printed in the printing press, not the pamphlets. Our family was in Mansuri on the day of violence, not in Saharanpur. The allegations against my husband are baseless.Saharanpur Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Akash Tomar on Saturday informed that a joint team of Saharanpur administration, development authority, magistracy, revenue team, the municipal corporation and police was made to take action on illegal properties of accused in the violent protest incident that took place on June 10."The residential premises of two arrested accused were illegal and without permission; we have taken action with bulldozers. More people are being identified. There will be coordinated action on any illegal properties found... We will put National Security Agency (NSA) as well," Tomar said.Following the protests in the state, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a meeting with top officials on the protests and violence and gave "liberty" and clear instructions to the officials to take stringent action against the "anti-social elements" of the state."The CM has given liberty and clear instructions to the officials to take stringent action against anti-social elements. Those who take the law into their hands will be taught strict lessons," said the UP CMO.&nbsp;—ANI

Uttar Pradesh police on Sunday arrested an 18-year-old youth, suspecting him to be the key conspirator behind the violence that erupted in Saharanpur after the Friday prayers.

Saharanpur Violence: 18-Year-Old Suspected Key Conspirator Arrested

Uttar Pradesh police on Sunday arrested an 18-year-old youth, suspecting him to be the key conspirator behind the violence that erupted in Saharanpur after the Friday prayers.


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Saharanpur: Darul Uloom Deoband, one of the largest Islamic seminaries in India, has sought strict legal action against all those who have made objectionable statements against Islam to spread 'hatred' in the country.This statement comes days after the Jamiat-Ulema-e-Hind and All India Muslim Personal Law Board made a similar demand.Darul Uloom Vice-Chancellor, Maulana Mufti Abul Qasim Nomani, has issued a statement saying, "I strongly condemn the insulting remarks on our beloved Prophet. Religious sentiments of the followers of any faith cannot be provoked in the name of freedom of expression. Insulting the Prophet will not be tolerated by Muslims, in India or abroad."He urged the government to "frame a law to deal with cases where religious symbols of Muslims are targeted".Nomani further said, "India is a secular country and people here have been living together for centuries. These communal and extremist elements are not only harming the country's social harmony but also disturbing the nation's secular fabric and ethos."Appealing to the government to take immediate cognisance of such cases and strict action against anti-social elements, the Darul Uloom Vice-Chancellor added, "For the past few years, efforts are being made to disturb peace and harmony by inciting religious sentiments in the country. And the overall environment has been deteriorating."The Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind, a socio-religious organisation with a large Muslim following across the subcontinent, had said that "insulting the founder of Islam has deeply hurt the feelings of Muslims around the world"."We hope that the law enforcement agencies will take legal action against the perpetrators without further delay," said Jamiat's General Secretary, Maulana Hakimuddin Qasmi.The move follows several Arab and Islamic countries condemning the controversial remarks made against Prophet Muhammad by former BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma and the party's (now expelled) Delhi unit media head Naveen Jindal. —IANS

Darul Uloom Deoband, one of the largest Islamic seminaries in India, has sought strict legal action against all those who have made objectionable statements against Islam to spread 'hatred' in the country.

Deoband Seeks Legal Action Against Those Spreading Hatred

Saharanpur: Body of an eight-months pregnant woman was exhumed in Saharanpur and her husband was arrested on charges of killing her.According to police reports, the victim was found dead nine days ago at a mosque under mysterious circumstances.The accused, identified as Usman Hussain, the Imam of a mosque in Qutubsher region, told the police that he came to know that his wife was carrying a female foetus using his tantric rituals.He said he had tried to convince his wife to undergo an abortion, but she refused after which he hatched a conspiracy to kill her.The victim's mother became suspicious and filed a complaint at Saharanpur police station in Qutubsher region against the accused on May 20. The complainant had approached SSP Akash Tomar and district magistrate Akhilesh Singh and alleged that Usman and his associates had killed her daughter using tantric rituals and demanded that her body be exhumed for a detailed post-mortem report.Following the complaint, the police launched an investigation and exhumed the body and sent it for a post-mortem examination.The accused confessed to performing tantric rituals and on May 12, he took his wife to the balcony and pushed her down while performing some 'tantric rituals'. After killing her, Hussain burried the body in a graveyard. Saharanpur SP, Rajesh Kumar, said: "We arrested the accused from a hospital based on his mother-in-law's complaint.&nbsp;—IANS

Body of an eight-months pregnant woman was exhumed in Saharanpur and her husband was arrested on charges of killing her.

Pregnant Woman's Body Exhumed, Sent For Autopsy In UP's Saharanpur

Saharanpur:&nbsp;Two people were injured in a clash between two communities after a woman was allegedly sexually harassed in Deoband police station area here, police said on Friday.Five people have been taken into custody following a complaint by a right-wing organisation, they said. A young woman was returning home from the market on Thursday night when a youth allegedly sexually harassed her. Several shopkeepers came forward in her support, Superintendent of Police (Rural) Suraj Rai told PTI. The youth attacked one of the shopkeepers with a rod after which an argument broke out between the two communities, Rai said. The issue soon snowballed with the two groups attacking each other with lathis. One person each from both the sides sustained injuries in the fight, he said. Investigations are on and necessary action will be taken, the SP said. In protest against this incident, BJP leaders and people associated with Hindu organisations sat on a dharna in the night. The police rushed to the spot, held talks with the two sides and defused the situation, police said.—PTI

Two people were injured in a clash between two communities after a woman was allegedly sexually harassed in Deoband police station area here, police said on Friday.

2 injured in clash after woman sexually harassed in UP

Saharanpur: The Samajwadi Party, on Wednesday, suffered yet another jolt when senior leader Sikandar Ali resigned from the party and all posts, accusing party chief Akhilesh Yadav of turning a blind eye towards Muslims.Ali told reporters, "Atrocities are being heaped on Muslim leaders in SP, but the party president is maintaining a studied silence. The situation within the party has become stifling."He said that the SP had won 111 seats on the strength of Muslim votes, but Akhilesh had refused to utter a word on action being taken against leaders like Nahid Hasan and Shazil Islam."If Akhilesh Yadav cannot stand up for a senior leader and MLA, how can he be expected to stand up for ordinary members of our community?" he asked.He further alleged that Akhilesh was surrounded by a coterie and is completely disconnected with party workers at the ground level.Sikandar Ali is not the first Muslim leader in the Samajwadi Party who has raised a voice against Akhilesh. Earlier, SP MP Shafiqur Rehman Barq had claimed that Akhilesh Yadav had stopped working for Muslims.Samajwadi Party leader, Salman Javed Raeen then tendered his resignation from the party in protest against the alleged apathy of the party leadership towards the Muslim community. The SP leader from Sultanpur further added that if a "coward leader" could not raise the voice in support of his party men, how could he be expected to raise people's issues. The SP leader from Rampur, Naveen Sharma, has also quit the SP in support of Azam Khan. —IANS

The Samajwadi Party, on Wednesday, suffered yet another jolt when senior leader Sikandar Ali resigned from the party and all posts, accusing party chief Akhilesh Yadav of turning a blind eye towards Muslims. Ali told reporters, "Atrocities are being heaped on Muslim leaders in SP, but the party president is maintaining a studied silence. The situation within the party has become stifling."

Jolt To SP, Another Muslim Leader Quits Party

The Samajwadi Party, on Wednesday, suffered yet another jolt when senior leader Sikandar Ali resigned from the party and all posts, accusing party chief Akhilesh Yadav of turning a blind eye towards Muslims.
Ali told reporters, "Atrocities are being heaped on Muslim leaders in SP, but the party president is maintaining a studied silence. The situation within the party has become stifling."


