Muslims Arrested in India’s Uttar Pradesh for Holding Congregational Prayers

TEHRAN (IQNA) – At least 26 Muslims have been arrested in India’s Uttar Pradesh state for offering congregational prayers in a house.

Superintendent of Police, Moradabad, Sandeep Kumar said scores of people assembled at the house of two locals in Dulhepur village without any notice and offered prayers.

They had been cautioned in the past not to indulge in such a practice at home, following objections from neighbors belonging to another community.

He said one FIR has been registered under IPC 505-2 against them on the complaint of local person.

Indian Muslims have been facing growing discrimination and violence in recent years.

They are increasingly suffering abuse under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu nationalist government and fall victim to hate crime and harassment.

Source: radio.gov.pk