Bajrang Dal Objects to Chicken Biryani Sale at Saharanpur Restaurant During Sawan
The objection comes amid restrictions on non vegetarian food sales along designated Kanwar pilgrimage routes in Uttar Pradesh.
Members of the Bajrang Dal have objected to the sale of chicken biryani at a restaurant in Deoband, Saharanpur district, during the Hindu month of Sawan.
A video shared on social media on August 10 shows Bajrang Dal members Ajay Prajapati and Rudra Mishra at Hyderabad Chicken Point in Deoband. Police personnel can also be seen at the restaurant inspecting the premises.
In the video, a Bajrang Dal member claims that the restaurant was selling chicken despite administrative restrictions on non vegetarian food along certain Kanwar pilgrimage routes during Sawan.
Restaurants and food outlets along designated routes used by Kanwariyas have been instructed in some areas to follow restrictions on the sale of meat, chicken, fish and other non vegetarian food. Officials have warned that establishments found violating the orders could face action under the applicable rules.
The Deoband incident comes as authorities in parts of Uttar Pradesh have taken action against businesses accused of selling non vegetarian food during the pilgrimage period.
In a separate case in Bareilly district, police reportedly detained two shopkeepers after a business near the old Roadways bus stand in Bahedi was allegedly found selling chicken biryani despite previous warnings.
According to local police officials, a JCB was later brought to the location and the shop’s tin shed and counter were removed.
Authorities also reportedly inspected another establishment near the bakery area and detained two people over similar allegations.
Bahedi Circle Officer Arun Kumar Singh said traders had already been informed about restrictions on the sale of non vegetarian food along major pilgrimage routes during Sawan.
The latest incident in Deoband has again drawn attention to the enforcement of restrictions on food businesses during religious pilgrimages. Authorities have maintained that such measures are intended to regulate activities along designated pilgrimage routes.