Uttarakhand: 'Mohammad' Deepak Arrested for 'Assaulting' Businessman
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Hindustan TimesUttarakhand: 'Mohammad' Deepak arrested for 'assaulting' businessman
<p> Dehradun, Oct 1 (PTI): A gym owner from Pauri Garhwal's Kotdwar, Deepak Kumar, who shot into the limelight for confronting members of Bajrang Dal harassing a Muslim shopkeeper early this year, was arrested on Thursday for allegedly abusing, assaulting and threatening a businessman, police said.</p><p> Police said the arrest was made as a preventive measure amid apprehension of a breach of peace.</p><p> According to police, Deepak was arreste…
Ujjain mosque row: ‘Mohammad’ Deepak arrested for 'assaulting' Uttarakhand trader over Facebook comment
Deepak Kumar was arrested for allegedly assaulting a local trader regarding an online comment he made. Kumar confronted Sanjeev Tonk after the latter commented on a Facebook post about a mosque. The police registered a First Information Report, citing sections of the Indian Penal Code. Kumar was taken into custody to prevent further disturbances in the area. His case highlights rising tensions surrounding communal issues in India.
Deepak Kumar, who became famous in Kotdwar as "Mohammad Deepak," is once again embroiled in controversy. It is alleged that he threatened a merchant at a saree shop on Ganga Dutt Joshi Marg over Facebook comments. Based on the merchant's complaint, the police arrested him. Given the sensitivity of the matter, additional police force has been deployed at the police station.
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