Guard of Honour to Preacher Sparks UP Police Row: Akhilesh Questions, DGP Seeks Answers

• A video showing Kathawachak Pundrik Goswami receiving a 'Guard of Honour' at Bahraich Police Lines has sparked a major controversy.
• Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav criticized UP Police, alleging they are neglecting crime for 'salutes'.
• UP DGP has sought an explanation from Bahraich SP Ram Nayan Singh for the unauthorized use of the police parade ground.
• Bahraich Police stated Goswami was invited to deliver a motivational speech during police training in November.
• The incident, which occurred in November, went viral on social media, leading to widespread political uproar.

Why It Matters: UP Police faces backlash for 'Guard of Honour' to preacher; DGP seeks explanation from Bahraich SP.