Uttarakhand: Amidst the controversy over non-Hindus being denied entry at Har Ki Pauri, a young man dressed in a Sheikh’s attire was spotted; the video has gone viral

A new controversy has erupted in the holy city of Haridwar amidst demands to ban the entry of non-Hindus into the Har Ki Pauri and Brahmakund areas. A video of two young men roaming around in the Har Ki Pauri area dressed as sheikhs is rapidly going viral on social media, raising questions about religious sentiments and security arrangements.

Young men seen roaming in Har Ki Pauri in Sheikh attire
The viral video shows the two young men dressed in traditional Sheikh-like attire roaming in the Har Ki Pauri area. Some people can also be seen taking selfies with them in the video. This video has surfaced at a time when the Ganga Sabha and the saint community are continuously demanding stricter regulations for the Har Ki Pauri and Brahmakund areas.

“We can roam anywhere in India”: Habibullah
The young men in the video have reportedly identified themselves as Habibullah and Habibi. They claim to be from Dubai and say that they can travel anywhere in India. However, their claims and attire are now raising many questions. Following this incident, an investigation has been launched by the administration and the police.

Police launch investigation
The police are trying to ascertain where the two young men came from, what their purpose was for being in the religious area in this particular attire, and whether any rules or laws were violated during this time. Haridwar already has a sensitive atmosphere surrounding Har Ki Pauri. In this context, the emergence of such a video has intensified discussions about security arrangements and the sanctity of religious sites.