New Delhi: BJP leader Nand Kishor Gurjar on Saturday called for a case to be filed under the stringent National Security Act (NSA) against a vendor accused of selling fruit juice allegedly mixed with urine in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
In a video message reported by PTI, Gurjar urged the public to avoid purchasing food from vendors with what he described as a “sick mentality.” He said, “If someone can mix urine in juice, they could just as easily mix poison.” Gurjar, who represents the Loni assembly constituency in Ghaziabad, also called the alleged incident as part of a “jihad by Muslims against Sanatan Dharma” aimed at undermining Hinduism.
Vendor’s explanation dismissed
The vendor, Aamir, 29, and a 15-year-old boy working at his stall, were arrested in connection with the accusation of selling contaminated juice. During police questioning, Aamir reportedly said that he had been collecting urine in a plastic bottle due to the absence of nearby restroom facilities. Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Ankur Verma told the media that Aamir was questioned about the bottle found at his stall but failed to provide a “satisfactory reply,” which lead the police to dismiss his explanation.
Bajrang Dal protests
In the meantime, members of the Bajrang Dal submitted a memorandum to the ACP. They expressed concerns over the name of Aamir’s shop, which was called “Khushi Juice.” They argued that the name sounded Hindu, while Aamir is Muslim they and demanded that vendors use their real names. The group claimed that those concealing their true identities intended to “deceive” the public.
Aamir has been charged under Sections 272 (adulteration of food or drink harmful to health), 274 (sale of adulterated food or drink) and 275 (sale of noxious food or drink) of the newly implemented Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
