Archive · 29 Sep 2025
'I Love Muhammad' Graffiti Protest Turns Violent in Maharashtra
In Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra, someone wrote 'I Love Muhammad' on a road, which upset some people.
They protested and blocked a road.
Even though one person was arrested for the graffiti, the protest continued.
The police used force to control the protesters who started throwing stones.
Thirty people were detained because of the protest, road blockage, and stone-pelting.
The government is investigating if there was a plan to cause trouble and divide people.
Protest erupted in Ahilyanagar against 'I Love Muhammad' graffiti.
Protesters blocked a road despite one arrest related to the graffiti.
Police used force to disperse the protesters who were throwing stones.
At least 30 people were detained during the protests.
The Chief Minister is investigating a potential conspiracy to disturb social peace.
- Who
- Protesters, Police, Government
- What
- Violent protest and arrests following 'I Love Muhammad' graffiti.
- When
- Monday (Implied - September 29th)
- Where
- Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra
- Why
- Protest against graffiti; potential social unrest.
Protesters' Perspective
Government/Police Perspective
Nature of the Protest
Protesters' Perspective
Protest against offensive graffiti.
Government/Police Perspective
Response to maintain order following a protest which turned violent.
Handling of the Situation
Protesters' Perspective
Government is viewed as the aggressor
Government/Police Perspective
Police using force to maintain order after protesters threw stones and blocked traffic.
- Location
- Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra
- Incident
- Graffiti with 'I Love Muhammad'
- Result
- Protests and Clashes
- Detained
- 30 people
- Arrested
- 1 person (related to graffiti)
- Police Action
- Lathi-charge
Sources
An online toolkit behind I Love Muhammad protests in Bareilly
'Will Be Beaten Up Like In Bareilly': UP CM Yogi Adityanath Warns Miscreants Against Anarchy
‘Will Get Beaten Up Like In Bareilly’: CM Yogi Issues Warning Amid ‘I Love Muhammad’ Row
Bareilly violence: 39 arrested, more than 2500 booked; flag marches held
Man arrested for playing provocative speeches after Friday prayers
Students forced to write ‘I Love Mohammad’ slogan in UP school
Bareilly clashes: Those spreading anarchy will pay price that generations will remember, says UP CM
What’s wrong with people expressing love for their prophet, God: Cong amid ‘I Love Muhammad’ row
Ghaziabad: Man arrested for Prophet poster after protest by Bajrang Dal
Sacked constable arrested in Kanpur for inciting people after Friday prayers
UP police arrest ex-cop turned Samajwadi Party member in ‘I Love Muhammad’ row
‘Love should be in hearts, not on streets’: All India Muslim Jamaat chief appeals to public to maintain peace after violence in Bareilly
Ghaziabad: Man arrested after Bajrang Dal protests against ‘I love Muhammad’ posters
Minors placed at forefront of 'I Love Muhammad' protests: Officials
UP Police intensify crackdown in Bareilly violence case
‘I Love Muhammad’ Rangoli Triggers Clashes In Maharashtra’s Ahilyanagar, 30 Detained
'I Love Mohammed' On Rangoli Sparks Tension In Maharashtra, 30 Detained
Protest against ‘I Love Muhammad’ graffiti turns violent in Maharashtra; 1 held, 30 detained