Archive · 13 Nov 2025
Saharanpur Cop Removed After Controversial Video on Religion and Terrorism
A police officer named Narendra Kumar Sharma in India made a video saying that terrorists don't belong to any religion.
He explained that people from different religions, like Hindus and Muslims, can be terrorists, and it's wrong to link terrorism to just one group.
He said this during a meeting at his police station to help people stay calm after a bomb blast and stop rumors.
Some people recorded a part of his speech and shared it online, which quickly became controversial.
Because of this, his bosses decided to take him off his usual duty for a while.
Many people in his town support him and believe his words were misunderstood.
They think the people who shared the video in a misleading way should be punished instead.
Inspector Narendra Kumar Sharma of Saharanpur's Deoband police station was removed from duty after a viral video.
In the video, Sharma stated that terrorism has no religion and linking it to Muslims is incorrect.
He cited examples of Naxalites and extremists from other communities being arrested to support his point.
The selective circulation of the video led to controversy, prompting police headquarters to take disciplinary action.
Many local residents and some community members have come out in support of Sharma, claiming his words were misinterpreted.
- Who
- Police Inspector Narendra Kumar Sharma
- What
- Was removed from duty after a video of him stating that terrorism has no religion went viral and sparked controversy.
- When
- The incident occurred after a meeting held on Tuesday, with action taken by Thursday (November 13, 2025).
- Where
- Deoband police station, Saharanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Why
- His remarks, particularly a selective clip stating 'Terrorism and terrorists do not have any religion,' were perceived as controversial and led to disciplinary action.
Inspector Sharma's Supporters
Those Critical of Sharma's Remarks
Interpretation of Statements
Inspector Sharma's Supporters
Sharma's supporters, including a former Bajrang Dal convenor, believe his remarks were misinterpreted and taken out of context. They argue that only a selective portion of the video went viral and that the full recording would clarify his intentions, emphasizing his long service without religious bias.
Those Critical of Sharma's Remarks
Critics and the police headquarters took disciplinary action based on the viral video, which was perceived as controversial. The selective circulation of the clip led to its rapid spread and subsequent backlash, prompting the authorities to intervene.
Action Against Misinformation Spreaders
Inspector Sharma's Supporters
Some local residents and former convenor Vikas Tyagi believe action should be taken against those who edited and misleadingly shared the video, rather than the inspector himself.
Those Critical of Sharma's Remarks
The police headquarters in Lucknow initiated disciplinary action against Inspector Sharma, indicating a response to the controversy generated by the video.
- Inspector Name
- Narendra Kumar Sharma
- Location
- Deoband police station, Saharanpur
- Incident Date
- Tuesday (prior to Nov 13, 2025)
- Action Taken
- Line-attached by SSP Ashish Tiwari
- Sharma's Tenure in Deoband
- Nearly 20 years