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Crime
Effigies of "Blue Drum" Murder Convicts Hung with Demons at Uttar Pradesh Pandal
✍️ NDTV
🗓 21 Oct 2026, 03:18 AM
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Effigies of the convicted murderers in the "Blue Drum" case were displayed alongside demonic figures at a pandal in Uttar Pradesh, drawing public attention.
A pandal in Uttar Pradesh became the centre of a controversial display when effigies of the men convicted in the high‑profile "Blue Drum" murder case were hung alongside demonic figures. The installation was set up as part of the pandal's decorations and was visible to visitors throughout the day.
Local observers noted that the juxtaposition of the convict effigies with traditional demon imagery was intended to convey a moral message, though no official statement clarified the organizers' motives. The display sparked a mix of reactions, with some onlookers expressing approval of the symbolic condemnation, while others questioned the appropriateness of using criminal figures in a religious or cultural setting.
Authorities from the district administration monitored the situation but did not intervene, citing freedom of expression in public displays. No legal action was reported, and the pandal continued its scheduled activities without further incident.
The incident underscores the ongoing public fascination with the "Blue Drum" case, which remains a reference point in discussions about crime and punishment in the region.
Local observers noted that the juxtaposition of the convict effigies with traditional demon imagery was intended to convey a moral message, though no official statement clarified the organizers' motives. The display sparked a mix of reactions, with some onlookers expressing approval of the symbolic condemnation, while others questioned the appropriateness of using criminal figures in a religious or cultural setting.
Authorities from the district administration monitored the situation but did not intervene, citing freedom of expression in public displays. No legal action was reported, and the pandal continued its scheduled activities without further incident.
The incident underscores the ongoing public fascination with the "Blue Drum" case, which remains a reference point in discussions about crime and punishment in the region.