Archive · 23 Jun 2025
13 Arrested in Rajasthan After Objectionable Yoga Day Post Sparks Unrest
In Pokaran, India, things got tense because of a social media post about Yoga Day.
Some people didn't like it.
This led to a crowd gathering at the police station and disruption.
Police arrested 13 people because of this.
One of the arrested people, Firoz Khan, is accused of telling others to go to the police station.
Police are now watching social media carefully to make sure everyone stays peaceful.
Thirteen individuals were arrested in Pokaran, Rajasthan, due to an objectionable social media post regarding International Yoga Day.
A crowd gathered outside the Pokaran Police Station following an arrest related to the post.
Firoz Khan, husband of a local sarpanch, was arrested for inciting the protest and obstructing government work.
Seven others were arrested for breach of peace.
Police are maintaining zero tolerance against any actions that disturb communal harmony or public peace.
- Who
- Police and 13 individuals including Firoz Khan, husband of a local sarpanch.
- What
- Arrests of 13 individuals following an objectionable social media post related to International Yoga Day.
- When
- Following an objectionable post related to International Yoga Day.
- Where
- Pokaran, Rajasthan, India
- Why
- Due to an objectionable social media post and the subsequent disruption of public order.
Public Order Supporters
Those Offended by the Post
Public Safety
Public Order Supporters
Following police instructions and maintaining peace is crucial.
Those Offended by the Post
Those offended by the post should express their grievances appropriately.
- Location
- Pokaran, Rajasthan
- Event
- Objectionable social media post about Yoga Day
- Arrests
- 13 people
- Key Figure Arrested
- Firoz Khan
- Charges
- Obstructing government work, creating unrest, breach of peace
- Police Action
- Maintaining zero tolerance towards disturbances
