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12 Detained in Bareilly Over Prayers in Vacant House, Granted Bail

Police describe the move as preventive after villagers reported an unauthorised Friday gathering at a site said to be used as a temporary madrasa.

Overview

  • A video of prayers inside the Mohammadganj property circulated on social media and, along with local complaints, prompted the police response.
  • The men were booked under breach‑of‑peace provisions, produced before a magistrate, and released on bail, with officials stressing they were detained rather than formally arrested.
  • Police say the vacant house belongs to Hanif and that participants could not produce written permission for congregational prayers when asked.
  • Authorities report three additional individuals as absconding and say efforts are ongoing to trace them.
  • The episode has drawn online disputes over religious practice versus public‑order rules, as police warn against repeating gatherings without administrative approval.