Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Cleric Arrested in Bareilly Over Remarks on Hindu Deities
Police in Bareilly arrested an Islamic cleric named Maulana Maroof Raza Khan.
The arrest followed a complaint about a video shared on social media.
The complainant said the video included remarks about Lord Ram and Lord Krishna.
He said the remarks hurt religious feelings.
Police received a copy of the Facebook page and other information.
They first took preventive action under a law meant to stop possible offences.
An FIR has now been registered.
Police are investigating the matter.
Islamic cleric Maulana Maroof Raza Khan was arrested in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh.
Police acted after an FIR was filed over alleged remarks concerning Lord Ram and Lord Krishna.
The remarks appeared in a video reportedly posted on Khan’s Facebook page.
Complainant Rajat Pandit said the remarks hurt religious sentiments.
Police initially took preventive action under Section 170 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita before registering the FIR and launching an investigation.
- Who
- Islamic cleric Maulana Maroof Raza Khan was arrested after a complaint by Rajat Pandit.
- What
- Khan faces an FIR over allegedly objectionable remarks about Lord Ram and Lord Krishna in a video.
- When
- Thursday; the article does not provide a specific date.
- Where
- Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, following a complaint at Baheri police station.
- Why
- The complainant alleged that the remarks hurt religious sentiments.
- Accused
- Maulana Maroof Raza Khan
- Location
- Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
- Complaint
- Filed by Rajat Pandit at Baheri police station
- Alleged content
- Remarks concerning Lord Ram and Lord Krishna
- Platform
- Initial action
- Preventive action under Section 170 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
- Current status
- FIR registered and investigation launched