Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Woman Booked for Slogans at Bengaluru Protest
A woman was booked by the police for holding placards with slogans supporting jailed activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam during a student protest in Bengaluru.
The protest was against police action in Delhi and had around 1,000 to 1,500 participants.
The police found the slogans provocative and filed a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
The protesters, however, saw the slogans as part of a peaceful demonstration.
A woman was booked for displaying placards supporting jailed activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam during a protest in Bengaluru.
The protest was against police action in Delhi and had around 1,000 to 1,500 participants.
Police found the slogans provocative and filed a case under Section 192 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
The protesters saw the slogans as part of a peaceful demonstration.
CCTV footage was reviewed to identify the woman, leading to the registration of the case.
- Who
- An unidentified woman and protesters from various student organizations
- What
- A protest with slogans supporting jailed activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam
- When
- Between 5 pm and 5.30 pm on Friday
- Where
- Freedom Park, Bengaluru
- Why
- To protest against police action in Delhi and demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
Protesters' Perspective
Police Perspective
Nature of the Placards
Protesters' Perspective
The placards were part of a peaceful protest expressing support for jailed activists.
Police Perspective
The placards were provocative and intended to incite unrest.
Police Action
Protesters' Perspective
The police action was heavy-handed and infringed on the right to protest.
Police Perspective
The police action was necessary to maintain public order and peace.
- Date of Incident
- Friday
- Location
- Freedom Park, Bengaluru
- Number of Protesters
- 1,000-1,500
- Activists Supported
- Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam
- Legal Action
- FIR registered under Section 192 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023