Archive · 1 Feb 2026
Hindu Man Confronts Alleged Bajrang Dal Over Shop Name Dispute
In Kotdwar, Uttarakhand, a group of men allegedly from Bajrang Dal went to a shop owned by a Muslim family.
They told the shopkeeper, Shoaib Ahmed, to change the name of his shop because it had the word 'Baba' in it.
A local man named Deepak Kumar stepped in to defend the shopkeeper.
He said that Muslims are also citizens of the country and should not be forced to change the name of their shop.
Deepak Kumar also made a video message asking people to be kind and not judge others based on their religion.
The shopkeeper said that the situation is calm now and no decision has been made about changing the shop's name.
The family did not pursue a police complaint to avoid more trouble.
Alleged Bajrang Dal members confronted a Muslim shopkeeper in Kotdwar, Uttarakhand, over the name of his shop, 'Baba School Dress and Matching Centre'.
Deepak Kumar, a local resident, intervened and defended the shopkeeper, questioning the group's actions and highlighting communal harmony.
Kumar's statement, 'My name is Mohammed Deepak,' went viral, emphasizing the absurdity of communal labeling.
The shopkeeper, Shoaib Ahmed, confirmed that the situation is currently calm and no decision has been made about changing the shop's name.
Kumar released a video message urging people to spread love and refrain from targeting individuals based on religion.
- Who
- Deepak Kumar (also known as Mohammed Deepak), Shoaib Ahmed (shopkeeper), alleged Bajrang Dal members
- What
- Confrontation over the name of a Muslim-owned shop, 'Baba School Dress and Matching Centre'
- When
- Wednesday (unspecified date in January 2026)
- Where
- Kotdwar, Uttarakhand
- Why
- Alleged Bajrang Dal members objected to the use of the word 'Baba' in the shop's name, leading to a confrontation
- Location
- Kotdwar, Uttarakhand
- Shop Name
- Baba School Dress and Matching Centre
- Shopkeeper
- Shoaib Ahmed
- Incident Date
- Wednesday (unspecified date in January 2026)
- Intervening Local
- Deepak Kumar (also known as Mohammed Deepak)
- Complaint Filed
- Yes, but not pursued further
- Shop Existence
- Nearly 30 years
