Illegal to Seize Passports of Those Who Do Namaz on Roads: SP MP
In a recent development, the Meerut police administration has come under fire for its decision to seize passports and driving licenses of individuals who perform Eid namaz on the roads. However, Samajwadi Party MP Iqra Hasan has termed this order as “illegal” and “a move to create a chasm in society”.
In an interview with News18, Hasan stated that every religion has its own processions and gatherings on the roads, and restricting namaz on roads is not the solution to the issue. “Every religion has processions on the road,” she said. “You cannot restrict one particular religion’s right to perform their rituals.”
The Meerut police administration’s decision to seize passports and driving licenses of those who will perform namaz on the roads has sparked widespread outrage, with many labeling it as a violation of fundamental rights. The order has also been criticized for its selective application, as it only targets Muslims who perform namaz on the roads.
The Sambhal police department has also joined the fray, banning namaz on roads and rooftops. This move has been seen as a further attempt to stifle the religious freedom of Muslims in the region.
Hasan’s assertion that the order is illegal is supported by the fact that the police have no legal authority to seize passports and driving licenses of individuals based on their religious beliefs. The Constitution of India guarantees the right to freedom of religion to all citizens, and any attempts to restrict this right are unconstitutional.
Moreover, the Meerut police administration’s decision has been seen as a move to create a sense of fear and intimidation among Muslims in the region. By threatening to seize passports and driving licenses, the police are attempting to discourage Muslims from exercising their right to perform namaz on the roads.
This is not the first time that the Meerut police administration has been accused of targeting Muslims. In the past, there have been several instances of police brutality and harassment of Muslim individuals and communities in the region.
The Meerut police administration’s decision to seize passports and driving licenses of those who will perform namaz on the roads is not only illegal but also unconstitutional. It is a move that is designed to create a sense of fear and intimidation among Muslims in the region and to restrict their right to freedom of religion.
As Hasan pointed out, every religion has its own processions and gatherings on the roads, and restricting namaz on roads is not the solution to the issue. “Every religion has processions on the road,” she said. “You cannot restrict one particular religion’s right to perform their rituals.”
In conclusion, the Meerut police administration’s decision to seize passports and driving licenses of those who will perform namaz on the roads is illegal and unconstitutional. It is a move that is designed to create a sense of fear and intimidation among Muslims in the region and to restrict their right to freedom of religion.
