'Throwing non-veg food waste into Ganga river could hurt religious beliefs': Allahabad HC
The Allahabad High Court has granted bail to eight Muslim men accused of throwing non-vegetarian food waste into the Ganga River during an Iftar party. The court noted that their actions could hurt Hindu religious sentiments, but the accused expressed remorse for their behavior. The case has raised concerns about communal harmony and the impact of such actions on religious beliefs.
- ▪The Allahabad High Court granted bail to eight Muslim men accused of organizing an Iftar party on a boat in the Ganga.
- ▪The court observed that throwing non-vegetarian food waste into the river could hurt Hindu religious sentiments.
- ▪The accused expressed regret for their actions, which contributed to the court's decision to grant bail.
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'Throwing non-veg food waste into Ganga river could hurt religious beliefs': Allahabad HCThe Allahabad high court granted bail to eight Muslim men accused of organising an Iftar party on a boat in the Ganga in Varanasi.Published on: May 18, 2026 5:07 AM ISTBy K Sandeep KumarShare viaCopy link Throwing non-vegetarian food waste into the river Ganga could hurt religious sentiments of the Hindu community, the Allahabad high court has observed as it granted bail to eight Muslim men accused of organising an Iftar party on a boat in the Ganga in Varanasi, consuming non-vegetarian food and allegedly throwing leftover waste into the river.The Allahabad HC observed that the accused “are apologetic for their actions and even their families also regret the pain that had been caused to the society at…
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