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UP police arrest man for praying on road

A man named Katmullah Naeem was arrested in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, for offering prayers on a public road in front of a mosque.

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Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Monday, 20 April 2026 at 04:34 UTC
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Police in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested a man identified as Katmullah Naeem on charges of offering Namaz (Islamic prayers) on a public road in front of a mosque. The arrest highlights ongoing tensions and legal enforcement around public religious practices in the region. Authorities have not yet detailed the specific legal provisions under which Naeem was charged. The incident is likely to draw attention to issues of religious freedom and public order in India.
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