12 Detained In UP For Offering Namaz In Empty House 'Without Permission'

January 18, 2026

In Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh, police have detained 12 individuals for allegedly offering namaz in an empty house without the necessary permissions. This action followed reports and a video circulating on social media, indicating that the house had been used as a temporary madrasa for several weeks.

12 Detained In UP For Offering Namaz In Empty House 'Without Permission'

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12 people detained in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh.
They were offering namaz in an empty house without permission.
Police acted after receiving complaints from locals.
A video of the prayer session circulated on social media.
Using a house as a madrasa without permission is considered illegal.

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12 Detained In UP For Offering Namaz In Empty House 'Without Permission'

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