Allahabad HC Orders Security for UP Villager Amid Prayer-Related Tensions

In Mohammadganj village, Bareilly district, the Allahabad High Court ordered round-the-clock security for Hassen Khan after tensions arose over prayers held at his residence. The court directed police protection following claims that Hassen was coerced into denying his presence during a January 16 namaz. The High Court also instructed local officials to avoid interfering with prayers and mandated their attendance at the next hearing. The village, with a 40% Muslim population, has experienced communal tensions linked to local disputes.