Yati Narsinghanand booked in UP's Ghaziabad for insulting Mahatma Gandhi

The complainant alleged that the priest had attempted to incite religious sentiments, cause criminal intimidation, insult, defame, and disturb public peace.

Published on: Mar 22, 2025, 12:57:31 IST

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Controversial priest Yati Narsinghanand Giri has been booked for allegedly spreading hate and abusing top police officers of the district in a video, officials said on Saturday.

Dasna Devi Temple priest Yati Narsinghanand was booked for inciting hatred and making derogatory comments against Mahatma Gandhi (narsinhanand/X)

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According to an FIR lodged here, the priest of the Dasna Devi Temple has been accused of making derogatory remarks against Mahatma Gandhi and using words intended to incite religious sentiments, cause criminal intimidation, insult, defame, and disturb public peace.

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The complainant also alleged that Narsinghanand used abusive language against the Ghaziabad police commissioner and the assistant police commissioner of Loni in a video.

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Deputy Commissioner of Police (Rural) Surendra Nath Tiwari said the complaint lodged at the Wave police station on Friday alleged that Narsinghanand's statements were designed to provoke and disrupt communal harmony.

Investigation into the matter was underway, the officer added.

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