GORAKHPUR: Along with scores of other prisoners, suspected Hizbul Mujahideen operative
Naseer Ahmad Wani
too performed
yoga
at the Maharajganj district jail on
International Yoga Day on Wednesday.
Clad in white kurta-pyjama, a calm and composed Naseer, 34, chanted ‘Bharat mata ki jai’, but didn’t sing the national song, ‘Vande Mataram’, jail authorities told TOI. “With closed eyes, Naseer also chanted ‘Om’. He along with other inmates began yoga with anulom-vilom and also performed various other asanas.
He was in complete control of himself while performing the asanas,” the authorities added. On Naseer reportedly not singing ‘Vande Mataram’, jail superintendent Anil Kumar Rai said, “There was no pressure on anyone. Everyone took part in the event willingly and enthusiastically.” Altogether 2,500 inmates of Maharajganj district jail performed yoga along with prison staff.
Naseer was arrested by SSB on May 13 while trying to cross into India from Nepal.
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