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Crime
Uttarakhand Police Arrest ‘Mohammad’ Deepak Over Post Criticising Demolition of Ujjain’s Shahi Masjid
✍️ Maktoob
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 03:31 AM
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Uttarakhand police have detained a man identified as ‘Mohammad’ Deepak after he got into an argument over a social‑media post that criticised the demolition of the historic Shahi Masjid in Ujjain.
Uttarakhand law‑enforcement officials arrested a person known as ‘Mohammad’ Deepak following a heated exchange over a social‑media post. The post had condemned the partial demolition of the Shahi Masjid, a heritage mosque in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.
According to the police, the argument escalated on the internet and later turned into a physical confrontation, prompting authorities to intervene and take the individual into custody. No further details about the nature of the confrontation or any injuries have been released.
The incident was reported by the news portal Maktoob, which cited local sources. Police have not disclosed whether any formal charges have been filed, and the investigation is ongoing.
Ujjain’s Shahi Masjid, built during the Mughal era, has been a focal point of recent heritage debates, with partial demolition work sparking public criticism. The arrest underscores the sensitivity surrounding heritage issues and online discourse in India.
Authorities have urged the public to refrain from violent confrontations over social‑media disagreements and to resolve disputes through legal channels.
According to the police, the argument escalated on the internet and later turned into a physical confrontation, prompting authorities to intervene and take the individual into custody. No further details about the nature of the confrontation or any injuries have been released.
The incident was reported by the news portal Maktoob, which cited local sources. Police have not disclosed whether any formal charges have been filed, and the investigation is ongoing.
Ujjain’s Shahi Masjid, built during the Mughal era, has been a focal point of recent heritage debates, with partial demolition work sparking public criticism. The arrest underscores the sensitivity surrounding heritage issues and online discourse in India.
Authorities have urged the public to refrain from violent confrontations over social‑media disagreements and to resolve disputes through legal channels.