Nagpur riots : Mastermind Faheem Khan arrested

Faheem Khan, the city president of the ‘Minority Democratic Party,’ had contested against Nitin Gadkari in the Lok Sabha elections

Nagpur – Police have identified Faheem Khan, the city president of the Minority Democratic Party, as the key mastermind behind the Nagpur riots, according to their preliminary investigation report. Khan has been arrested and remanded to Police custody. He allegedly gathered around 500 people, incited them, and instigated violence. The rioters created chaos using axes, stones, sticks, and other weapons. Police have stated that Khan’s speeches were deliberately intended to disrupt social harmony and incite religious tensions. A photograph of Faheem Khan has been released by the police. Notably, Khan had contested the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from the Nagpur constituency against Union Minister Nitin Gadkari.

🚨 Nagpur Riots: Mastermind Arrested!

Faheem Khan, City President of the Minority Democratic Party, arrested for his alleged role in Nagpur riots!

🔹 He even contested Lok Sabha elections against Nitin Gadkari!

🔍 Who backed him? On whose orders did he incite violence?

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Rioting mob sexually harassed female police officers !

According to the preliminary Police report, some rioters took advantage of the darkness and attempted to pull off the uniform of a female officer from the Rapid Response Team. Other female officers were subjected to lewd gestures and obscene comments. A case has been registered at Ganeshpeth Police Station.

Editorial Perspective

Why are no Muslim leaders, clerics, or Maulvis demanding ‘Sharia law’ punishments for those who sexually harassed female Police officers ?

Other developments:

200 schools across Nagpur city remain closed due to the imposed curfew.
46 suspects have been arrested so far in connection with the violence. Cases have been registered against them at Ganeshpeth and Tehsil police stations under various sections.

Strict action demanded against molesters – Manisha Kayande, Shiv Sena leader

“We have learned from media reports that female Police officers were harassed during the riots. We will not tolerate this. Previously, during the Azad Maidan riots in Mumbai, women were molested as well. Such incidents will not be allowed in Maharashtra. We will submit a formal request to the Chief Minister and Home Minister, demanding the strictest possible action against the culprits,” said Shiv Sena leader and MLA Manisha Kayande while speaking to the press during the budget session in Mumbai.

Editorial perspective

The real questions are —who was backing Faheem Khan, On whose orders did he incite this violence ? A thorough investigation must be conducted, and strict action should be taken against all those responsible. The names of the conspirators must be made public.