Muslim band operators told to drop Hindu deity names, surnames

Moradabad police have advised Muslim band owners to stop using Hindu names and rename their businesses to reflect their identities, following a complaint regarding religious sentiments. While the band owners agreed to comply, concerns were raised about the potential loss of livelihood, as 70% of their clientele comes from Hindu weddings, echoing recent controversies involving Muslim-run eateries.

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