'Throwing non-veg food waste into Ganga river could hurt religious beliefs': Allahabad HC

The Allahabad high court granted bail to eight Muslim men accused of organising an Iftar party on a boat in the Ganga in Varanasi. The court observed that throwing non-vegetarian food waste into the river Ganga could hurt the religious sentiments of the Hindu community. The accused are apologetic for their actions and their families regret the pain caused to society. The court granted bail to the accused, noting their lack of criminal antecedents and the apology expressed.