In Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, police have arrested 14 Muslim youths after a video surfaced showing them celebrating Iftar on a boat in the Ganges River. The celebration included the consumption of non-vegetarian food, with chicken bones reportedly discarded into the river. Following the video's circulation on social media, complaints were lodged alleging that the party hurt religious sentiments, prompting police action under various charges related to religious disturbances. The arrests took place within 24 hours of the video becoming viral, highlighting the swift response of law enforcement to what was perceived as a violation of social and religious norms. The local Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha president lodged a formal complaint at the police station, which led to the prompt action by the police to apprehend the accused youths. Many of the arrested individuals are reported to be residents of the predominantly Muslim area of Madanpura. The police stated that the primary investigation revealed the youths were holding a festive Iftar, which included a large pot of chicken biryani to share among them. The authorities are preparing to file significant charges against them, escalating concerns around religious sentiments and the potential for communal tensions in the area. This incident underscores the sensitive nature of religious practices in India, particularly concerning public expressions of faith and food customs.