14 Arrested in Varanasi After Iftar Gathering on Ganga Boat Sparks Investigation

In Varanasi, 14 individuals were arrested after a video showed them hosting an iftar gathering on a boat in the Ganga River, where they consumed chicken biryani and allegedly discarded leftover waste into the river. A complaint filed by a local BJP youth leader accused the group of disrespecting the river's sanctity, prompting police to register a case and initiate an investigation. Authorities are questioning the accused and have stated that strict action will follow if charges are confirmed.