Categories: Specials

One more person, Uttam Upadhyay, held for raising anti-Muslim slogans at Jantar Mantar

Published by
PTI

The Delhi Police has arrested one more person for allegedly raising anti-Muslim slogans during a protest near Jantar Mantar here on August 8, officials said on Wednesday

The accused, identified as Uttam Upadhyay, was arrested from Ghaziabad on Sunday, police said.
In a video that surfaced on social media, the police said he was the main person who was seen raising slogans. Seven people, including advocate and former BJP spokesperson Ashwini Upadhyay, have already been arrested in the case. The slogans, the police said, were raised during the August 8 protest organised by the Bharat Jodo Andolan held near Jantar Mantar.

Earlier arrests were made after an FIR was registered at the Connaught Place Police Station. It pertained to provocative sloganeering at the programme, the police said. Apart from Ashwini Upadhyay, Preet Singh, Deepak Singh, Deepak Kumar, Vinod Sharma, Vinit Bajpai and Sushil Tiwari were arrested, they said.

Preet Singh is the director of ‘Save India Foundation’ while Deepak Singh, Deepak Kumar and Vinod Sharma are associated with different right-wing organisations. Hundreds of people had attended the protest organised by Bharat Jodo Andolan. Shipra Srivastava, media in-charge of Bharat Jodo Aandolan, had said that the protest was held under the leadership of Ashwini Upadhyay. However, she denied any links to those who raised anti-Muslim slogans. Ashwini Upadhyay too had denied any involvement in the incident.

 

For more stories that cover the ongoings of Delhi NCR, follow us on:
PTI

Published by
PTI

Recent Posts

Gurugram: A mindful retreat for the senses

Aujasya Cafe at The Leela Ambience Gurugram blends ancient wellness wisdom with modern nutrition to…

April 3, 2025

Delhi govt to roll out Ayushman Bharat on April 5

Under this scheme, priority will be given to Delhi’s poorest families, including those under the…

April 3, 2025

Exhibition | Homecoming: Echoes of Belonging

The exhibition offers art enthusiasts a chance to explore Sood’s introspective and deeply personal storytelling…

April 3, 2025

Want to bring actual history to people: Akshay Kumar on new film ‘Kesari Chapter 2’

The actor's latest film is "Kesari Chapter 2", which delves into an untold story of…

April 3, 2025

Delhi Assembly to install 500 kVA solar capacity, will save Rs 15 lakh per month: Speaker

At a press conference after the budget session, Gupta said the Assembly will promote solar…

April 3, 2025

2020 Delhi riots: Court asks Delhi Police to file FIR against BJP’s Kapil Mishra

Communal violence rocked Northeast Delhi between February 24 and 26, 2020, leaving 53 people dead…

April 3, 2025