A video allegedly from Amroha in Uttar Pradesh showing a group of young men dancing while wearing burqas has gone viral on social media, triggering sharp criticism and debate. The clip, whose exact date could not be confirmed, is said to be from a programme held at Mesco Public School, though the footage has not been independently verified.
The video was first shared by the social media handle Team Rising Falcon, which claimed the dance took place during a school event. In the clip, five to seven youths can be seen dancing on a song from the film Dhurandhar, with three of them wearing burqas. Other people are seen watching, clapping, and some even joining the performance on stage.
Sharing the video, the handle alleged that the act was meant to mock the hijab and Muslim religious identity. “This is not harmless entertainment. It is ridiculing religious attire and risks disturbing social harmony,” the post said, urging the Amroha police to take action and identify those involved. “Religious mockery and hate in the name of entertainment must not be normalised,” it added.
The clip sparked strong reactions online, with many users calling the performance insulting. “Mocking a religion with attire of modesty, they feel proud, but the day is not far when it will bring shame upon them,” one user commented. Another wrote, “Please look into this matter immediately and do the needful,” tagging the local authorities.
According to a report by Live Hindustan, the video is believed to be from a school programme held ahead of the winter vacation. The report said the footage led to heated discussions in local WhatsApp groups, with some people demanding strict action against the school management, while others called for a public apology.
So far, none of the individuals seen in the video have been identified, and the police have not issued any official statement on the matter. The report added that the issue has not formally reached the police, and that the school management is reportedly trying to defuse the situation by apologising to alumni and those offended by the performance.
