Prayers At Lulu Mall: Yogi Adityanath For "Strict" Action Over "Unnecessary Remarks, Demonstrations"
NDTV
As video of some men offering namaz at mall went viral, some outfits sought action; police have since arrested several people over prayers, protests
Speaking about a controversy over some people praying at Lucknow's Lulu Mall, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has spoken against "unnecessary remarks and staging demonstrations to obstruct movement of people". "Some are making unnecessary remarks, staging demonstrations to obstruct movement of people. Miscreants attempting to create nuisance should be dealt with strictly": UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on #LuluMall controversy pic.twitter.com/IQbstTZt8h
"The Lucknow administration must take the matter very seriously. Miscreants attempting to create such nuisance should be dealt with strictly," CM Adityanath told news agency ANI.
Police in state capital Lucknow have arrested four of the eight Muslim men who were seen offering namaz at the mall on July 12. The mall authorities had got a case registered -- on charges of promoting enmity and outraging religious feelings -- after a video of the namazis went viral and some Hindu organisations alleged violation of communal harmony by those using public space for religious activity.
