12 detained in UP for offering namaz at vacant house without permission Police said the 12 detained persons were charged under sections related to breach of peace and later produced before a magistrate, who granted them bail. Efforts are underway to trace three other persons who are absconding. AdvertisementUP police detains 12 for offering Namaz without permissionPress Trust of IndiaNew Delhi,UPDATED: Jan 18, 2026 20:17 ISTPosted By: Akash ChatterjeePolice have detained 12 people in a village in Bareilly district for allegedly offering Namaz at an empty house "without permission", officials said on Sunday. A video purportedly showing people offering prayers inside the house has surfaced and is being circulated on social media, they said. SP (South) Anshika Verma said police took precautionary action after receiving information from people in Mohammadganj village that a vacant house was allegedly being used as a temporary madrasa for the past several weeks. advertisement "Conducting any new religious activity or gathering without permission is a violation of the law. Strict action will be taken if such activities are repeated," she said, appealing to people to maintain peace and law and order.\Police said the 12 detained persons were charged under sections related to breach of peace and later produced before a magistrate, who granted them bail.
