Student arrested for posting prayer video in Meerut

timesofindia.indiatimes.com — March 16, 2025 at 10:01 PM UTC

A 22-year-old student at IIMT University in Meerut was arrested for posting a video of students praying on campus. The video sparked backlash from right-wing groups. The student, Khalid Pradhan, and three security guards were suspended after an investigation. University authorities were also charged for not permitting the prayer. The incident occurred on March 13, and Pradhan did not attend a meeting with the university's investigation panel.

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