Archive · 23 Jan 2026
Seven Arrested After Unrest in UP's Budaun
In Budaun, Uttar Pradesh, a group of people were taking part in a 'chadar' procession, which is a religious event where a cloth is offered at a shrine.
The procession went through a Hindu neighborhood without permission, causing tension.
Some people from other districts joined the procession, making the situation more tense.
The police said the procession was organized by the local Nagar Panchayat chairman, Israr Ali, and was an attempt to start a new practice.
The police arrested seven people and are looking for others involved.
They also increased police presence in the area to maintain peace.
A 'chadar' procession was taken out without permission through a Hindu residential area in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh.
Objections were raised by Hindu residents, leading to a commotion and tension.
The procession was allegedly organized by the Faizganj Behta Nagar Panchayat chairman, Israr Ali.
Seven people were arrested, and a case was registered against nine individuals.
Heavy police deployment was made in the area to maintain peace, especially in view of Friday prayers.
- Who
- Members of the Muslim community, Hindu residents, and police
- What
- Unrest during a 'chadar' procession without permission
- When
- January 23, 2024
- Where
- Faizganj Behta area, Budaun, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- Objections raised by Hindu residents over the procession passing through their locality without permission
- Location
- Faizganj Behta, Budaun, Uttar Pradesh
- Date
- January 23, 2024
- Incident
- Unrest during 'chadar' procession
- Arrests
- Seven people arrested, case against nine
- Key Figures
- Israr Ali (Nagar Panchayat chairman), SSP Brijesh Kumar Singh
- Police Action
- Heavy deployment, further searches ongoing