Sumayya Rana Alleges House Arrest While Filing Police Complaint Against Yati Narsinghanand

Sumayya Rana, daughter of the late poet Munawwar Rana and a Samajwadi Party leader, alleged that she and several women activists were placed under house arrest. They intended to lodge a police complaint against priest Yati Narsinghanand for his alleged offensive remarks about Prophet Muhammad. However, the police refuted her claim, stating that her complaint was registered and action is being taken according to regulations.

Rana explained that they planned to visit Kaiserbagh police station to file a written complaint against Narsinghanand for his inappropriate comments. Following this, they intended to hold a candle march at Parivartan Chowk. "Today we women activists had to go to the Kaiserbagh police station to give a written complaint to register a case against Yati Narsinghanand for making indecent remarks on Prophet Muhammad and then we planned a candle march to Parivartan Chowk," Rana stated.

Police Response and Actions

The police arrived at their residence around 11:30 am, according to Rana. She requested them to contact their senior officer if they were not allowed to leave. Consequently, the assistant commissioner of police (ACP) was summoned. Upon his arrival, they handed over their written complaint demanding action against Narsinghanand. "We clearly told ACP Ratnesh Singh that if action is not taken by registering a case on this complaint, then we will surround your police station," she added.

ACP Ratnesh Singh denied any house arrest claims involving Rana. He confirmed that she submitted a written complaint regarding the incident. On the matter of filing an FIR, he mentioned that the police would proceed with necessary actions as per legal protocols. The complaint has been forwarded to the Kaiserbagh police station in-charge for further processing.

Impact of Remarks and Legal Proceedings

Narsinghanand faces charges for hate speech after allegedly making derogatory comments about Prophet Muhammad, which led to protests in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad district and other regions. Rana emphasized that such statements not only offend religious sentiments but also threaten communal harmony. "He has hurt religious sentiments by making objectionable statements against the Prophet and strict action should be taken against him," she asserted.

Rana highlighted the potential for such issues to spread rapidly through social media, damaging the nation's reputation both domestically and internationally. "In this age of social media, such a matter spreads across the country and abroad, tarnishing the nation's image," she remarked.

The police assured there are no law and order issues arising from this incident. They reiterated their commitment to handling the situation in accordance with established rules and procedures.