Archive · 16 Sep 2025
Shahjahanpur Protest: 150+ Booked After Social Media Post
In Shahjahanpur, a man made a social media post considered offensive towards a religious figure.
After he was arrested, a crowd gathered to protest.
Some protestors tried to enter the police station and set fire to two bikes.
Police used force to disperse the crowd.
Over 150 people were later accused of rioting and interfering with police.
The authorities are asking people not to make comments that might damage community harmony.
A protest occurred in Shahjahanpur, UP, following a social media post.
The post was considered derogatory towards Prophet Muhammad and the Quran.
The police arrested a man for making the offensive remarks.
Protesters gathered and some attempted to enter the police station.
Police have filed a case against 150-200 unidentified individuals.
- Who
- 150-200 unidentified persons
- What
- Protested and some rioted after a derogatory social media post
- When
- Following arrest of man on Friday
- Where
- Shahjahanpur, UP
- Why
- Protest against allegedly derogatory social media post
Protesters
Police & Authorities
Actions
Protesters
Protested against the perceived offense.
Police & Authorities
Filed FIR, enforced law, maintained order.
- Location
- Shahjahanpur, UP
- Event
- Protest against derogatory social media post
- Accused
- 150-200 unidentified persons
- Charges
- Rioting, obstructing public servants
- Offense
- Derogatory social media post on Prophet Muhammad and Quran
Sources
200 people booked for protest against derogatory social media posts targeting Quran
200 Booked in Shahjahanpur Protest Over Derogatory Posts Targeting Quran
Protest over social media posts targeting Quran in UP: FIR against 200 after violence
200 booked in UP’s Shahjahanpur over protest against objectionable religious posts
FIR against over 2 dozen people for putting up ‘I Love Mohammad’ boards on public road in UP’s Kanpur