Kushinagar: Truth Behind ‘Made in Pakistan’ Fan at Madrassa in Uttar Pradesh Revealed As Pics Go Viral
Two men, including a madrassa manager, were released by Kushinagar police after an inquiry into a ceiling fan with a 'Made in Pakistan' label. The investigation confirmed the fan was legally purchased in Saudi Arabia. Officials verified the purchase documents and found no suspicious activity, putting an end to a social media controversy.
Authorities in Kushinagar's Vishunpura area in Uttar Pradesh have released two men, including a madrassa manager, following an investigation into a ceiling fan allegedly bearing a "Made in Pakistan" label. The inquiry was initiated after a photograph of the fan was widely shared on social media, sparking local concern and calls for a formal probe into the appliance's origin.
Social Media Stir After 'Made in Pakistan' Fan Picture Goes Viral
The controversy began over the weekend when images of the fan’s label began circulating online. Local residents and social media users flagged the item, prompting police to visit the madrassa and detain the manager and one other individual for questioning on Sunday, May 10. Gorakhpur Shocker: 3-Year-Old Girl Dies After Accidentally Falling Into Boiling Sugar Syrup During Wedding Ceremony in Uttar Pradesh.
Officials stated that the detention was a precautionary measure to verify the facts and maintain local order while the origin of the fan was established.
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Wajid Ansari, a Kushinagar resident working in Dubai, had purchased the fan there for 80 Riyals in 2020 and sent it home. His father Shamsuddin donated it to a local madrasa. After verifying purchase… pic.twitter.com/OwVQUrUxne
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Vishunpura Station Is Conducting an Investigation in the Case
प्रकरण में थाना विशुनपुरा पुलिस द्वारा जांच कर आवश्यक कार्यवाही की जा रही है।
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Verification of Purchase Documents
During the interrogation and subsequent site visit, the individuals produced official documentation regarding the fan's acquisition. The investigation revealed that the appliance had not been sourced directly from Pakistan, but was purchased in Saudi Arabia and brought to India. Vishunpura Station House Officer (SHO) Vinay Mishra confirmed that the police examined the matter from all possible angles. "The concerned persons produced documents related to its purchase before the authorities," Mishra stated. Mother’s Day Horror in Uttar Pradesh: Man Shoots Mother, Younger Brother Dead Over Property Dispute in Banda.
After a detailed review of the purchase receipts and verifying the statements provided by the madrassa administration, the police concluded that there was no evidence of illegal activity or suspicious intent. "After verifying the documents and conducting a detailed inquiry, police found nothing suspicious," officials said. Following the verification process, both men were released from custody on Sunday evening. The police have appealed to the public to refrain from spreading unverified information on social media that could lead to communal tension.
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