Ghaziabad: FIR against Yati Narsinghanand for hate speech against Prophet Muhammad

PTI Ghaziabad: An FIR was registered against Yati Narsinghanand for hate speech against Prophet Muhammad during a religious event in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad on September 29 The controversial Hindu priest Yati Narsinghanand was among the top three topics discussed in India on Friday on X, with over 123,000 people using the hashtag #arrest_Narsinghanand to demand his arrest. This came after he was booked on Thursday for a hate speech against Prophet Muhammad delivered at Hindi Bhawan in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad on 29 September. According to reports, an FIR was registered against the Hindu priest under Section 295A (deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings) of the IPC, based on a complaint by police sub-inspector Trivendra Singh. Reports suggest that the police have taken cognisance of the hate speech video circulating on social media and are currently examining it.

During a public lecture, the hatemongering Hindu priest, Yeti Narsinghanand, made insulting remarks to Prophet Muhammad (SAW). The honoured Prophet Muhammad (SAW) was publicly humiliated by Ram Giri as well last month, . Still, no action has been done in the presence of the RSSinghanand gave the hate speech at an event allegedly organised by Major Asharam Vyag Seva Sansthan at the Dasna temple where he is the head priest. Police action on Thursday came after Jamiat Ulamai- Hind President, Maulana Mahmood Madani, wrote to Home Minister Amit Shah condemning Narsinghanand’s offensive remarks against Prophet Muhammad and demanding immediate action against him.

“Take action against Yati Narsinghanand’s Blasphemous Remarks. This hate speech threatens communal harmony and must be addressed. Immediate legal action and removal of the video are essential to maintain peace and respect for all religions,” the organisation posted on X.