A ceiling fan labelled “Made in Pakistan” has sparked controversy in Uttar Pradesh after it was discovered at a madrasa in the Kushinagar district in India, prompting local authorities to take notice of the matter.
The fan, bearing the brand name “AL-AHMAD” along with a Pakistan marking came into focus when a cleric from Madrasa Qadriya Hakikatul Uloom took it to a repair shop located in the Vishunpura police station area.
According to reports, photographs of the fan circulated widely on social media leading to questions about how the item reached the madrasa. Local residents called on the administration to investigate the matter and determine the facts, describing the discovery as unusual given ongoing regional sensitivities.
As the issue gained attention, madrasa officials clarified that the fan had been donated in 2023 by a local resident whose son had earlier sent it from Saudi Arabia. The donor reportedly said the fan remained unused in storage for several years before being handed over to the madrasa.
Officials stated that the fan had only recently been sent for repairs along with another fan and a motor, during which the mechanic noticed the “Made in Pakistan” inscription.
The repair technician confirmed that one of the fans brought for servicing carried Pakistani markings. Following the revelation the matter attracted significant local attention with some community leaders demanding a formal inquiry into how the item entered the institution.
Authorities have yet to announce the scope of any investigation, although calls for an official explanation continue to grow.
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