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Muslim Youths Host Iftar Party On Boat In Varanasi, Allegedly Threw Chicken Bones & Waste In Ganga; Arrested

A viral video showing 14 Muslim men hosting an Iftar on a boat in Varanasi’s Ganga sparked controversy over religious sentiments. Following a complaint alleging non-vegetarian food consumption and disposal in the river, police registered an FIR and arrested all 14. Officials said, “charges have been promptly registered,” and confirmed that further legal proceedings are underway
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Lucknow: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav has launched a direct attack on the government and administration over the Roza Iftar by Muslim youths on a boat in the middle of the river Ganga in Varanasi (Banaras) and the police action against them. Akhilesh Yadav, who attended the Roza Iftar party organized by Naseemuddin Siddiqui, called this matter a social […] The post ​'It's okay to have liquor on a cruise in the Ganga, but why a case on If…

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The Free Press Journal broke the news in Mumbai, India on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
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