Archive · 25 Sep 2025
Over 1,300 Muslims Booked After 'I Love Muhammad' Banner Controversy
After some Muslims displayed 'I Love Muhammad' banners, there was a disagreement.
This led to police cases against over 1,300 people across multiple cities.
Authorities said some actions broke rules about religious events, while others saw this as expressing religious love.
Arrests were made, and a civil rights group says this is a violation of rights.
The cases started after a religious procession and spread to other cities.
Over 1,300 Muslims have been booked in 21 cases across India.
The cases followed processions with 'I Love Muhammad' banners.
38 people have been arrested in connection with the cases.
Cases were filed for introducing new customs and disturbing communal harmony.
A civil rights group calls the actions a violation of fundamental rights.
- Who
- Muslims, Police
- What
- Legal action after 'I Love Muhammad' banner processions
- When
- September 2025
- Where
- Various cities in India
- Why
- Introducing new customs in religious processions, disturbing communal harmony, expressing religious identity.
Muslims/Civil Rights Groups
Police/Opponents of Banners
Freedom of Expression
Muslims/Civil Rights Groups
Targeting people for expressing love and respect for the Prophet is a gross violation of fundamental rights.
Police/Opponents of Banners
Actions disrupted communal harmony and introduced new customs to religious processions.
- Event
- 'I Love Muhammad' banner processions
- Date
- As of September 23, 2025
- Location
- Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Mumbai
- Total FIRs
- 21
- People Booked
- 1,324
- Arrests
- 38
- Organizations Involved
- Association for Protection of Civil Rights
Sources
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