In Mohammadganj village, located in the Bisharatganj area of Bareilly district in Uttar Pradesh, tensions have arisen over the offering of prayers in a private home, leading to a controversy that escalated after police intervention. The conflict began on January 17, 2026, when individuals were caught praying in a makeshift madrasa established in the house of a local resident, Haseen Miyan. Following this incident, police charged several individuals under Section 151 of the Indian Penal Code, a preventive measure against unlawful assemblies. However, rather than resolving the dispute, this action fueled further contention, with the matter eventually reaching the High Court as both parties claimed their inherent rights to practice their faith.

The crux of the issue stems from a historical understanding among the villagers that no religious structures—neither temples nor mosques—would be constructed in the village, leading to a situation where religious practices occur privately within homes. The Hindu community contends that the Islamic group is exerting pressure on them, resulting in fears of migration among some Hindu families who feel compelled to leave their homes due to the rising tensions. This complicated dynamic is exacerbated by the lack of any formal religious institutions in the village, which historically have been maintained through mutual agreement amongst villagers.

As tensions simmer, the police have previously charged twelve individuals for their participation in these prayer activities, but despite legal actions, on February 14, 2026, prayers resumed in the same house, indicating a persistent defiance and the ongoing conflict in the village. The situation remains delicate, with implications for communal harmony and the interpretation of religious rights in this local context, warranting further monitoring and intervention from local authorities to maintain peace.