During a Muharram procession in Uttar Pradesh's Jaunpur, a group of youths participating in the 10th-day tazia rally raised pro-Pakistan slogans.
The slogans were chanted in the presence of the police near Shiva temple. After the video of the incident that took place on Saturday (July 29) went viral two days later, the local people demanded action against those involved.
In response to the video, the police have filed cases against 33 individuals under various sections of the Indian Penal Code, including 153A, 153B, 295A, 188, and 500.
All arrested individuals have been charged and further legal action will be taken based on additional evidence gathered during the investigation.
It's worth noting that a similar incident occurred during last year's Muharram on August 10, where pro-Pakistan slogans were raised during the tazia procession, resulting in the arrest of four individuals.
Muharram is an important religious observance for Muslims, commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, who was martyred in the Battle of Karbala.