Sambhal, March 12 -- Deputy Superintendent Kuldeep Kumar, posted as the Circle Officer in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal, sparked debate after he said, "those beating their chests for Iran should go to Iran and fight themselves."

According to local media, the Sambhal police had organised a peace committee meeting for the Muslim community to address the Alvida Jumma (the final Friday of Ramzan) and Eid prayers. Speaking at the meeting, Kumar warned of "badiya wala" action for those beating their chests and mourning the loss of Iran's previous Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

"Koi log chathi peet rahe hai, Iran ko mar dala, Iran ko mar dala. Are bhai itna hua toh chale jao Iran. Aur us jhagde ka agar hamare desh pe asar padega toh hum phi...