Uttar Pradesh ATS Launches Probe into Madrassa Funding

Uttar Pradesh's Anti Terrorist Squad has initiated an investigation into the funding of over 4,000 unaided madrassas in the region. The operation, backed by a directive from the Minority Welfare Director, involves field units assessing the financial transactions of these institutions, notably those near the India-Nepal border.

The Uttar Pradesh Anti Terrorist Squad has commenced a detailed investigation into the financial operations of over 4,000 unaided madrassas across the state, as reported by a senior official on Thursday.

A substantial concentration of these madrassas, 495 to be precise, are located in Bahraich, with about 100 operating near the India-Nepal border, according to district minority welfare officer Sanjay Mishra.

The initiative was emboldened by an October 21 directive from Minority Welfare Director J Reebha, involving a thorough examination of the funding sources furnished to the ATS by the police director general, with field reports anticipated soon.

(With inputs from agencies.)