Man Set Ablaze Following Prayer Dispute in Uttar Pradesh Mosque: Investigation Underway

Nov 07, 2025 11:12 pm CST

A 20-year-old man was tied to a pole and set on fire following a dispute over prayer locations in a Badaun mosque. The victim survived with severe burns while police investigate conflicting evidence, including CCTV footage showing the victim purchasing petrol before the incident. Officials are examining multiple angles in this religious conflict that escalated to violence.