Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Police Deny Mehbooba Mufti's Claims of Muslim Protester Arrests
Mehbooba Mufti, a former Chief Minister, said on social media that Muslim youth who protested at Jantar Mantar were arrested in states ruled by the BJP.
She asked for help for those arrested.
But the police in Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal said no such arrests happened.
They said the arrests in Prayagraj were about a car attack, not the protests.
The police also said people should check facts before sharing news to avoid panic and mistrust.
Mehbooba Mufti claimed Muslim protesters were arrested in BJP-ruled states.
Police denied these claims, stating arrests were due to a private complaint about a car attack.
Police urged public figures to verify information before making statements.
Mufti called for intervention and legal assistance for protesters.
Police emphasized the importance of factual reporting to avoid social tensions.
- Who
- Mehbooba Mufti, Police in Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal
- What
- Denial of claims about arrests of Muslim protesters
- When
- July 27, 2026
- Where
- Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To clarify that the arrests were not related to the protests and to urge verification of information
Mehbooba Mufti's Claims
Police Statements
Arrests of Muslim Protesters
Mehbooba Mufti's Claims
Mehbooba Mufti claimed that Muslim youth participating in the Jantar Mantar protest were arrested in BJP-ruled states, including UP and West Bengal.
Police Statements
Police in UP and West Bengal denied any such arrests, stating that the Prayagraj incident involved a private complaint about a car attack, not protest-related arrests.
Selective Targeting
Mehbooba Mufti's Claims
Mufti alleged that the majority of those targeted were Muslims, raising concerns about selective targeting.
Police Statements
Police emphasized that allegations of selective targeting should be based on verified facts and official information, and that the Prayagraj case was handled as a routine law enforcement matter.
Responsibility of Public Figures
Mehbooba Mufti's Claims
Mufti called for intervention and legal assistance for those facing prosecution.
Police Statements
Police urged public figures to verify information with competent authorities before making public statements to avoid undermining public trust and creating unnecessary panic.
- Date of Incident
- July 27, 2026
- Location of Incident
- Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
- Claimed by
- Mehbooba Mufti
- Denied by
- Police in Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal
- Nature of Incident
- Private complaint about a car attack
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Police Advice
- Verify information with competent authorities before making public statements