In a dramatic escalation, Khandwa witnessed pandemonium at Moghat thana following a blasphemous Instagram post against Prophet Muhammad. Dozens of Muslim youths protested vehemently, leading to lathi charges and FIRs against 47 for serious offenses.
Prabhakar Shinde’s account sparked the inferno with its disrespectful comment, enraging locals. Led by complainant Mujahid Qureshi, the group demanded justice. Police registered the case under BNS 299, arrested Shinde promptly, but faced intensified agitation as crowds called for property demolition.
The station siege involved slogan-shouting and road blockades. Reinforcements, including elite forces and officials from ASP to Tehsildar, dispersed the gathering with measured intervention. Post-incident, 22 identified accused – from Sohail and Qasim in Ghaspura to Afsaana in Khansawali and Guddu in Imli Pura – alongside 25 unknowns, were charged under BNS 121(1), 125, 126(2), 132, 190, 191(3) for disrupting official work and violence.
This clash reveals deep communal fault lines amplified by digital platforms. Authorities have ramped up patrols, emphasizing dialogue over confrontation to maintain peace.