The Bareilly Police took action against 15 people for conducting religious prayers inside a vacant house in Mohammadganj village, raising concerns over unauthorised religious activities in the area.

According to officials, the incident came to light after local residents complained about a house being used for religious purposes without approval from the authorities. Acting on the information, a team from Bisharatganj police station reached the spot on Sunday and found 12 people offering namaz inside the property.

Superintendent of Police (South) Anshika Verma said the police intervened to prevent any possible law and order situation. “At 1:26 pm, information was received that religious activities were being conducted in a house that was being converted into a religious place without permission from any competent authority. In view of the possibility of any dispute affecting law and order, the local police team took action against 15 individuals,” she told ANI.

She added that legal proceedings were initiated under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). "Action was taken against 12 individuals present at the spot under Sections 170, 126, and 135 of the BNS. Action under Sections 126 and 135 of the BNS was also initiated against three individuals who fled from the spot," SP Verma said.

Officials said the move was purely precautionary and aimed at maintaining peace and public order, adding that no further tension was reported in the area.