Varanasi: Kopaganj police in Mau arrested two youths on Wednesday for allegedly writing pro-Pakistan slogans on the signboard of Kurthijafarpur outpost.The incident came to light on Tuesday, and within minutes, photographs and videos of the signboard went viral across social media platforms.Mau circle officer (Ghosi) Jitendra Singh said teams from Kopaganj police and the surveillance cell were deployed to examine CCTV footage and identify those involved. Based on scientific evidence and technical surveillance, police identified the accused as Anubhav Rai and Arun Rai, both aged around 25.Police subsequently registered a case under Section 196 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), pertaining to promoting enmity and disharmony.The incident assumed significance in communally sensitive Mau, where the district administration is currently engaged in preparations for Bakrid as well as the proposed visit of chief minister Yogi Adityanath on May 29.According to police, the two accused created a sensation by writing “Pakistan Hamesha Rahega” on the signboard of the police outpost under Kopaganj police station limits. As images of the defaced board spread rapidly on social media, the matter triggered widespread discussion and mounted pressure on the police administration.Mau ASP Anoop Kumar had sought a detailed report into the episode on Tuesday evening and directed officials to identify those responsible at the earliest.
