India Tomorrow
LUCKNOW: The Ghaziabad police have registered a case against the controversial Hindu priest Yati Narsinghanand for delivering hate speech against Prophet Muhammad ﷺ during an event at Hindi Bhawan in Lohia Nagar on September 29. An FIR was filed under Section 302 of the BNS, following a complaint from police sub-inspector Trivendra Singh.
Sachin Kumar, the Station House Officer at Sihani Gate Police Station, stated that authorities acted after a video of the alleged hate speech went viral. The remarks were reportedly made at an event organized by the Major Asharam Vyag Seva Sansthan at the Dasna temple, where Narsinghanand serves as head priest.
This police action comes in response to a letter from Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind President Maulana Mahmood Madani to Home Minister Amit Shah, denouncing Narsinghanand’s comments and calling for prompt legal action. Madani emphasized that such hate speech threatens communal harmony and urged the removal of the video to maintain peace and respect among all religious communities. A copy of the letter was also sent to Ghaziabad Police Commissioner Ajay Kumar Mishra.
Narsinghanand, who has faced multiple legal issues related to hate speech, was previously detained for similar offenses in 2022. Following these recent developments, the hashtag “Arrest Narsinghanand” has gained traction on social media, reflecting widespread public concern.
