Archive · 16 Jun 2025
Kolkata Court Extends Custody of Wajahat Khan Till June 23
Wajahat Khan, who is accused of hate speech, will stay in police custody until June 23 after a court extended the time.
He was arrested earlier in June due to his posts on social media that allegedly promoted hatred.
The police are also looking into a missing phone and deleted posts to understand what happened.
Besides, Khan has also been accused of hurting religious sentiments.
Khan had filed a complaint against another person for similar allegations.
He's charged with several offenses related to inciting hatred and disturbing religious feelings.
Kolkata Police custody of Wajahat Khan has been extended until June 23 by the court.
Khan was arrested on June 9 for alleged hate speech in his social media posts.
The Haryana Police presented a warrant for Khan during the court proceedings.
The police are investigating Khan's deleted posts and missing mobile phone.
Khan faces charges under BNS sections related to promoting enmity and inciting religious feelings.
- Who
- Wajahat Khan, who has been accused of hate speech.
- What
- Court extended Kolkata Police custody of Wajahat Khan.
- When
- The extension was granted on Monday, with custody now lasting until June 23.
- Where
- The court in Alipore, Kolkata.
- Why
- Kolkata Police requested more time to investigate Khan's social media posts and a missing mobile phone.
Wajahat Khan's Perspective
Police & Complainer Perspective
Khan's Arrest
Wajahat Khan's Perspective
Khan has maintained his innocence and will cooperate in the investigation.
Police & Complainer Perspective
The police have argued that Khan's social media posts contained hate speech and violated religious sentiments.
Bail
Wajahat Khan's Perspective
Khan's counsel is seeking bail.
Police & Complainer Perspective
The police are requesting police custody to investigate evidence.
- Defendant
- Wajahat Khan
- Charges
- Alleged hate speech and hurting religious sentiments
- Custody Extension
- Until June 23
- Arresting Authority
- Kolkata Police
- Original Arrest Date
- June 9
- First Complaint Filed By
- Shri Ram Swabhiman Parishad