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Over 2000 illegal immigrants sent back to Bangladesh, thousands going back on their own as Indian government cracks down on illegal immigration

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Over 2000 illegal immigrants sent back to Bangladesh, thousands going back on their own as Indian government cracks down on illegal immigration

After a countrywide verification exercise, the authorities are believed to have sent back over 2,000 illegal immigrants from Bangladesh since “Operation Sindoor” commenced in the early hours of 7th May after the 22nd April Pakistan-backed Pahalgam terror attack, reported The Indian Express.

They added that during that time, an equal number of immigrants willingly crossed the border between India and Bangladesh as a result of the panic caused by the crackdown. The sources revealed that government action is majorly taking place in Tripura, Meghalaya and Assam along the Bangladesh border.

Approximately half of all individuals who have been sent back have come from Gujarat, which was one of the first states to start the round-up. The sources further disclosed that a significant number of immigrants have also been returned from Delhi and Haryana as well, with the remainder being rounded up from Assam, Maharashtra and Rajasthan.

A government source informed, “It is an ongoing process and all states which have cities with significant economic activity are rounding up such illegal immigrants after verification of their documents. A focused effort began in this direction following the Pahalgam attacks in April. Since Operation Sindoor, it has picked up pace. Gujarat was the first off the blocks followed by Delhi and Haryana. More states will begin sending soon. The instructions from the Ministry of Home Affairs are clear in this regard and the states, too, are cooperating.”

These illegal immigrants are reportedly being transported from different places to the borders in Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft and then turned over to the Border Security Force (BSF) to be detained in temporary camps along the border. The source mentioned that after a few hours of confinement, they receive food and some Bangladeshi currency, if necessary, and then sent back.

“There is a perception that these states have been chosen because they are BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party)-ruled. But that is not true. BJP is a small minority in Meghalaya. These states were chosen because of the ease in pushing back from these states. In West Bengal, because of the nature of the border, which often passes through the middle of villages or even houses, and the familial connections on either side, there was fear of law and order issues cropping up,” a security establishment officer stated while talking about the action transpiring along the border in Tripura, Meghalaya and Assam.

Another official pointed out that around 2,000 Bangladeshi immigrants voluntarily arrived at the border to go back. “Because of largescale reporting in the media about a crackdown, many illegal immigrants from Bangladesh are voluntarily leaving the country for the fear of being detained,” the officer highlighted.

The Border Guards Bangladesh (BGB) have reportedly been “cooperating” with their Indian counterparts and the operation has gone smoothly thus far. “It is because most of those who have been rounded up are not resisting deportation. Barring those who came to India decades ago, most are willing to go back. Once rounded up and taken to the border, they call up their relatives in Bangladesh who come to pick them up. Most of them know that once they are rounded up, they will end up in detention centres or jails. A majority of them are poor labourers with no means to fight a legal battle. They prefer to go back to their families,” conveyed another security establishment officer.

However, once the numbers rise to 10,000 or 20,000 per week, officials in Bangladesh are expected to become uncomfortable, according to sources. An official expressed, “This is only a temporary solution. Such exercises, albeit on a much smaller scale, have been carried out in the past as well, even under the UPA (United Progressive Alliance) government. But these illegal immigrants often come back once the heat lowers. That is why the Government is pushing for biometric capture of all such immigrants who are being pushed back and integration with larger immigration data.”

Crackdown against intruders in the country

On 29th May, around 160 illegal immigrants were sent back to Bangladesh via Hindon Air Base from Delhi. According to the sources, a special plane would transport them to Tripura after which they were to be deported by road to the Bangladesh border for repatriation. Nearly 470 Bangladeshi nationals were found to be living unlawfully in the city by Delhi Police and they were also removed using the same route. Most of these people had smuggled their way into India while others did not return to Bangladesh even after their visas had expired.

It has been reported that during 24th and 25th May, India forced 172 illegal immigrants from Bangladesh to head back to their homeland. The deportations were conducted via the borders of Sylhet, Meherpur and Moulvibazar in Bangladesh.

29 Bangladeshi nationals, including women and children who were staying illegally in India were taken into custody by the Haryana police. They were employed at Kharkiya brick kiln. During questioning, Noor Islam disclosed that he had been living illegally in India for 22 years. He claimed to have paid ₹15,000 to the contractor who facilitated his entry into India. Musharraf claimed that he paid an agent ₹25,000 last year in order to enter India illegally. Hafizul reported to have entered India at night via the Balaghat border region.

According to the investigation, the contractors created fictitious Aadhar cards for the Bangladeshis who were arrested. They organized Bangladeshi nationals into groups of five to ten and made it easier for them to enter through West Bengal.

Operation Push-back

For decades, India has followed established protocols to deport Bangladeshi infilitrators and Rohingyas to their home country. The process has been slow (pending trial in courts), cumbersome (because Bangladesh government and Bangladesh Border Guard often refuse to acknowledge their own citizens) and has failed to attain success.

The situation has been exacerbated due to continued illegal immigration through the porous India-Bangladesh border with the help of agents and brokers but not enough deportations year-on-year. For the unversed, there are more than 2 crore Bangladeshis living illegally in India (2016 data). Following the undemocratic ouster of Sheikh Hasina and the hostile attitude of the Yunus-led interim government, the deportation protocol has been rendered useless by Bangladesh.

Forced by circumstances, the Indian government has now resorted to what is being unofficially referred to as “Operation Push-back.” The Indian government has devised a new strategy to get rid of Bangladeshi infiltrators and Rohingyas who are caught red-handed at the Eastern border as well as living in India illegally for several years.

Instead of going through the hassle of handing them over to the police, registering a FIR, producing them before the court, continuing trials for years and then sending them back through established protocols, the Indian security forces are now increasingly pushing-back the infiltrators to the other side almost instantenously. “Operation Push-back” has been in motion since April 2025.

Lie big, apologise small: Times of India issues apology for publishing fake news that BJP would use Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh as campaign faces

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Lie big, apologise small: Times of India issues apology for publishing fake news that BJP would use Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh as campaign faces

On 2nd June 2025, the Times of India issued an apology for publishing fake news that the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) was planning to make Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh the face of its campaign.

In its Lucknow and Chennai editions, the leading Indian newspaper had published a report headlined, “Col Qureshi, Wg Cdr Vyomika set to be BJP campaign’s faces”.

The TOI in its tiny “correction” inserted on one corner said that although the report was based on a conversation with the National President of the BJP Minority Morcha, Jamal Siddiqui, the newspaper should have checked with the party’s central leadership.

“Correction: TOI’s June 1 editions of Lucknow and Chennai carried a report, headlined ‘Col Qureshi, Wg Cdr Vyomika set to be BJP campaign’s faces’. We have since gathered that BJP does not have such a plan. Though the report was based on a conversation with Jamal Siddiqui, national president of BJP Minority Morcha, we should have checked with the party’s central leadership. We apologise for the lapse,” the TOI stated.

In the article in question, the Times of India misreported BJP Minority Morcha leader Jamal Siddiqui’s statement about highlighting Colonel Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh as role models for women, especially for the Muslim community, as BJP’s plans to make Colonel Qureshi and Wing Commander Singh as its women-centric campaign’s face.

This news was published prominently by the newspapers of Times Media Group . In this news published in Times of India, it was told that on 9th June 2025, on the completion of 11 years of Modi government, BJP will run this women-centric campaign.

The TOI report claimed that the BJP Minority Morcha has been directed by the BJP to organise such Chaupals in mosques, dargahs and other places. The Times of India report also claimed that the party wants to increase its reach among the minority community. However, the BJP had called this news completely fake.

Calling out Times of India for peddling falsehoods, the BJP stated that it has no plans to use Colonel Qureshi or Wing Commander Singh as the faces of any of its campaign.

BJP leader Amit Malviya said on X, “This is #FakeNews. The BJP has no plans to use either Col Sofia Qureshi or Wing Commander Vyomika Singh as campaign faces. The comments made by BJP Minority Morcha President Jamal Siddiqui have been misconstrued. He simply made a limited point about highlighting Col Qureshi as an example of an empowered Muslim woman within the community.”

Earlier, BJP had rejected the report of Dainik Bhaskar in which it was claimed that the party is running a campaign to send sindoor to every house. BJP had said that it has no such plan.

Assam: Habiba Khatun calls Goddesses Durga and Kali ‘Nangi’, makes hateful videos against Hindus, arrested

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Assam: Habiba Khatun calls Goddesses Durga and Kali ‘Nangi’, makes hateful videos against Hindus, arrested

Amid the arrest of Sharmishta from Gurgaon by Kolkata police, a video of a Muslim woman making derogatory comments about Hindu community and its deities surfaced on social media on Friday (30th May).

The accused was identified as Habiba Khatun from Silchar (Cachar district) in Assam. She regularly posted hateful content targeting the Hindu religion and its practioners.

In one Instagram comment, she was seen making vile references to Goddess Kali and Goddess Durga (Hindu deities who are highly revered in Assam).

“Waise Kaali aur Durga to Nangi hoti hai, Iska matlab yeh sab nangi rehna chahti hai (Because Kali and Durga remain naked, they (Hindus) all want to stay naked),” she had commented.

Soon after, the Assam police took cognisance of the matter after it was brought to light by alert netizens.

On Sunday (1st June), Cachar Police tweeted, “She has been arrested and forwarded to the Hon’ble Court.”

In a subsequent tweet, Cachar Police informed, “A video recently emerged on social media in which Habiba Khatun of Tukergram, Silchar, was seen making derogatory & indecent remarks against Goddess Maa Kali, prompting arrested her & forwarded to the Hon’ble Court.”

Prior to her arrest, Habiba Khatun made a video promising not to make hateful content anymore on Instagram. But her damage control mechanism could not save her.

“Aaj se me Roasting video aur hindu muslim Nafrat failane wali Jo bhi content hoga wo me nhi banaungi aur Kuch aisa comment bhi nhi Karungi (I will not make roasting videos and spread Hindu-Muslim hate, or make any such comments),” her last post read.

Habiba Khatun has now deleted all her Instagram posts.

Drones hidden into cabins, self-destructing trucks: How Ukraine smuggled hundreds of drones deep into Russia and destroyed over 40 aircraft in Operation Spiderweb

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Drones hidden into cabins, self-destructing trucks: How Ukraine smuggled hundreds of drones deep into Russia and destroyed over 40 aircraft in Operation Spiderweb

Ukraine on 1 June carried out a large-scale attack on multiple airbases in Russia, causing substantial damage. As per Ukrainian officials, they used swarms of FPV drones to target the airfields which were already placed near the target airfields.

Now details have emerged how the drones reached the airbases undetected, and how the attack was launched.

Ukraine used First-person view (FPV) drones, where an operator can view what’s in front of the drone using its cameras. When aircraft were spotted, they were targeted from weapons carried on the drones, ensuring very close-range precise strikes.

The drones were somehow smuggled into Russia much earlier, and were hidden inside mobile wooden cabins loaded onto trucks. The drones were hidden on the roof of the cabins, with a lid on the roof that can be opened remotely.

As per Ukrainian media, Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) first sent FPV drones into Russia. Later, they shipped mobile wooden houses separately. Once inside Russia, the drones were placed on the hidden compartment on the roof of the cabins, and the cabins were loaded onto tractor-trailers. Photos of the hidden cabins inside the wooden containers show several rows of quadcopter drones on them.

SBU used locals to drive the trucks to the target locals, who then parked the trucks near the airbases, as per instructions. They perhaps didn’t know what they were carrying, as the drones were hidden in roof of the cabins, not inside.

After parking the vehicles, the drivers were instructed to leave the places. When all the trucks were placed at the desired locations near the airbases in Belaya, Diaghilevo, Olenya and Ivanovo, the operation began.

At the right moment, SBU remotely opened the roofs of the trucks, and one by one, drones started to fly out, stunning the locals. Footage provided by Ukrainian officials show what they say through the drone cameras, lines of Russian bombers and other aircraft, while the operator shooting onboard missiles at them.

Igor Kobzev, governor of Irkutsk, confirmed that drones that attacked the military base in Sredniy in Siberia were launched from a truck.

When military uses traditional million-dollar UAVs to launch missile attacks, the UAVs fly thousands of feet above ground, providing very blurry image of the target. In contrast, Ukraine’s low-cost drones flew just few feet above the target planes, providing a very clear view to the operators.

Ukraine didn’t just stop at remotely attacking the airbases with drones, they also took care of the trucks that carried the drones. In a stunt that is seen only in Hollywood movies, they also rigged the trucks with explosives.

Videos show that when Russian forces tried to enter the trucks after the drones had flown out, the trucks exploded into giant fireballs.

One curious truck driver was reportedly killed when he went back to the truck to investigate after seeing the strange incident of drones flying out from the vehicle he had just parked. One truck driver suspected to be involved in the operation has been detained by Russian police.

As per Ukrainian officials, they have been planning this operation for 1-1.5 years, codenamed Operation Spiderweb. SBU added that people involved in the operation returned to Ukraine from Russia long ago. Therefore, Russia will be able to arrest only drivers and others associated with the trucks, who had no knowledge about Operation Spiderweb.

By smuggling drones deep into Russia on trucks and then launching them from very close range, Ukraine was able to precisely target Russian military aircraft parked at the airfields. As per Ukraine, they were able to hit over 40 aircraft, including Tu-95 and Tu-22M3 bombers, and at least one A-50 airborne early warning aircraft. 

Notably, Russian strategic bombers Tu-95 and Tu-22M3 are no longer in production, and therefore the destroyed aircraft can’t be replenished on short notice. SBU estimates total Russian loss to be more than $2 billion.

Using drones smuggled deep into Russia is a noble way of military attack that Ukraine used on 1st June. This shows how airbases with multiple military aircraft worth billions of dollars can be destroyed using drones that cost less than $500, and good old fashioned clandestine operation to smuggle them in enemy country and find gullible truck drivers to drive them to the target locations.

IndiGo places order for additional 30 Airbus A350-900 planes, to double wide-body fleet to 60

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IndiGo places order for additional 30 Airbus A350-900 planes, to double wide-body fleet to 60

IndiGo on Sunday announced it has placed orders for another 30 Airbus A350, on top of the 30 orders already in place with the French aircraft manufacturer.

Announcing the orders, IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers said that the deliveries of the aircraft will start from 2027.

“It was last year that IndiGo signed a deal with Airbus for buying 30 Airbus 350 900s with 30 firm and 70 purchase rights, and today we’re confirming the intention to confirm 30 out of those 70 also into a firm order,” the CEO said at a press conference

“We’re going to sign an MoU for that and we’re going to sign that here, right here and now,” the CEO added as he signed the agreement with Airbus.

In April 2024, IndiGo had placed an order for 30 A350 aircraft, and kept an option to purchase another 70 such planes in the future.

IndiGo has a total of over 900 planes on order, scheduled to be delivered in the years to come.

In June 2023, IndiGo placed the largest ever single aircraft order by any airline for 500 aircraft with Airbus. With that, the outstanding orderbook of A320 Family aircraft stood at almost 1,000 aircraft, which are yet to be delivered well into the next decade.

These orders will bring the strategic relationship between IndiGo and Airbus to an unprecedented level in terms of depth, breadth, and size, the airline had earlier stated.

With IndiGo’s current fleet, the almost 1000 A320 Family aircraft yet to be delivered, and today’s order for aircraft, IndiGo is not only well positioned to expand and densify its unparalleled network but equally importantly, IndiGo will play its part to fulfill the Indian Government’s stated mission of becoming an aviation leadership.

(This news report is published from a syndicated feed. Except for the headline, the content has not been written or edited by OpIndia staff)

National-level judo player accuses coach of sexual assault and intimidation in Moradabad, coach denies allegations

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National-level judo player accuses coach of sexual assault and intimidation in Moradabad, coach denies allegations

A national-level female judo player from Dehradun has levelled serious allegations of rape and sexual harassment against National Judo Coach and Uttarakhand Judo Association General Secretary Satish Sharma. A zero FIR was registered under Section 76 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) on 28th April 2025 in the matter, which was later transferred to Bhojpur Police Station in Moradabad where the investigation is underway.

The victim has alleged that she was assaulted at a training facility in Moradabad on 12th March under the pretext of a training session. The victim, who is a national-level competitor with seven years of experience in the sport, alleged that Sharma manipulated her into accompanying him to a remote facility for a training session. However, she was allegedly taken to a farmhouse at a private location with some gym equipment and living quarters.

After the session, she alleged that Sharma locked the premises and forcibly removed her clothes. She added that he touched her private parts despite her resistance. When she resisted, he allegedly threatened to end her career. She also claimed Sharma had a history of inappropriate remarks and behaviour with girls during training sessions.

The complainant further alleged that, following her complaint, Sharma’s wife threatened her. She allegedly visited the victim’s house to intimidate her. Speaking to the media, she urged that the case should be transferred outside Moradabad for her safety.

Coach denies allegations, terms FIR a result of ‘vendetta politics’

Satish Sharma has strongly refuted the allegations and claimed that it was a conspiracy against him due to his position as General Secretary of the Uttarakhand Judo Association. He said, “This is all because I hold the secretary post. There has been internal rivalry over the leadership of the association. If I resign today, all these issues will disappear.”

He argued that there were inconsistencies in the FIR, as two different times for the alleged incident were mentioned, one in the morning and another at 7:30 PM. He further stated the location mentioned as a farmhouse does not exist. He said, “There is no farmhouse. It is a registered sports academy with proper signage and equipment. Anyone can visit and verify.”

He also questioned the delay in reporting the incident. “She stayed at the centre after the alleged date, travelled with my family to a competition in Haldwani, and returned again. She did not mention anything until 44 days later. There was no medical report, no immediate complaint,” Sharma said. “If there was force, there would be some physical marks.” Sharma has called for transparency in the investigation.

Moradabad Police confirm FIR transfer and investigation

Speaking to the media, Bhojpur police officials confirmed the FIR has been officially transferred from Dehradun. “The girl alleges that her coach brought her to the Islam Nagar area and molested her. We have registered the complaint under our crime number and begun investigation. Action will be taken based on the facts that emerge,” said the officer.

Bangladesh: ICT under Yunus regime charges former PM Sheikh Hasina of ‘crimes against humanity’

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Bangladesh: ICT under Yunus regime charges former PM Sheikh Hasina of ‘crimes against humanity’

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been charged with crimes against humanity for her alleged role in the violent revolution that overthrew her government last year in Bangladesh.

As per reports, an investigation report found that Hasina ordered the state security forces, members of her political party and affiliated groups to conduct operations resulting in mass casualties.

The information was shared by Tajul Islam, Chief Prosecutor in a televised at Bangladesh’s domestic International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) during a televised hearing on Sunday (1st June) citing video evidence and ecrypted communications between various agencies. “These killings were planned,” said Islam.

The prosecutors alleged that Hasina, being at the helm, was responsible for the operations of the security force during the violent protests.

They accused her of “abetment, incitement, complicity, facilitation, conspiracy and failure to prevent mass murder during the July uprising”.

Former Home Minister of Bangladesh Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and Former Police Chief Chowdhury Abdullah Al-Mamun has been made co-accused .

“Upon scrutinising the evidence, we reached the conclusion that it was a coordinated, widespread and systematic attack. The accused unleashed all law enforcement agencies and her armed party members to crush the uprising,” said the Chief Prosecutor.

This comes after the Muhammad Yunus-led regime in Bangladesh banned all activities of the Awami League under the revised Anti-Terrorism Act last month.

In a witch-hunt against Hasina’s supporters and Awami League members, Yunus launched “Operation Devil Hunt” and apprehended more than 4000 people.

The Yunus government claimed that this campaign has been launched to catch criminals and improve law and order. However, the administration has so far arrested and imprisoned over 100 Awami League MPs and former ministers under multiple offences.

Ousted Hasina fled to India seeking refuge

After 15 years of successfully ruling Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina had to flee from her country in August last year following regime change operations disguised as a student-led protest that went on for weeks. The Hindu minorities of Bangladeshfaced brutal violence during the so-called protests.

An interim government led by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus took over and promised to take the country on the path of democracy. However, almost a year after the undemocratic ouster of the Hasina government, the elections are nowhere in sight in Bangladesh. Muhammad Yunus had been strategically pushing behind the date for conducting elections to hold onto power undemocratically. On 25th May this year, the Press Secretary of Muhammad Yunus declared that Yunus would not stay in power for a single day after 30th June 2026 (indicating that elections in Bangladesh are unlikely to happen until that time).

India-Bangladesh relations have also spiralled down since the Yunus-led regime usurped power. The India-Bangladesh border has seen multiple attempts of people trying to cross the border over to India, and both countries are also discussing border security. High-level officials from India and Bangladesh have discussed multiple issues.

France: Wild celebrations after stunning UEFA victory by Paris Saint-Germain turn violent, 2 dead, around 200 including cops injured and over 500 arrested

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France: Wild celebrations after stunning UEFA victory by Paris Saint-Germain turn violent, 2 dead, around 200 including cops injured and over 500 arrested

Two people died and hundreds have been arrested in France as celebrations over surprise victory of Paris Saint-Germain at the UEFA Champions League final turned violent last night. Most of the violent celebrations took place in Paris, where fans celebrated the stunning 5-0 victory against Inter Milan in Munich throughout the night.

As per reports, a 23-year-old man riding a scooter died after he was hit by a car carrying fans in Paris. In the southwestern town of Dax, a 17-year-old man was fatally stabbed at a gathering celebrating Paris Saint-Germain’s victory. In another incident, four people were injured after a car ploughed into a crowd celebrating PSG’s win.

Videos show cars, bikes and other items set to fire on the streets and near the football ground. Amid wild celebrations, bus shelters and other property were smashed in the city. A total of 192 people has been injured in violence, most of them in Paris. The injured included twenty-two police officers and seven firefighters.

After the UEFA victory, troublemakers in crowd trying to reach Arc de Triomphe in Paris threw fireworks and other objects at police. The police used water cannons to stop them. Dozens of fires broke out across Paris after people threw fireworks everywhere.

A total of 559 people has been arrested in entire France over violence. Of them, 491 were arrested in Paris alone, the Interior Ministry said on Sunday. Most of the arrests were for illegally possessing fireworks and causing disorder, police said.

While majority of fans celebrated peacefully, scuffles broke out near the Champs-Elysees avenue, and around PSG’s Parc des Princes stadium, where thousands of people had watched the 5-0 win on giant screens.

“Troublemakers on the Champs-Elysees were looking to create incidents and repeatedly came into contact with police by throwing large fireworks and other objects,” police said in a statement.

French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau said that true fans of Paris Saint-Germain were celebrating, and barbarians were creating violence.

He wrote on X, ‘True PSG fans are getting excited about their team’s magnificent performance. Meanwhile, barbarians have taken to the streets of Paris to commit crimes and provoke law enforcement.’ He added, ‘I have asked the internal security forces to react vigorously to these abuses.’

Notably, the UEFA victory by Paris Saint-Germain is the biggest ever victory for the team, resulting in the uncontrollable celebrations.

Hypocrisy of Kolkata police gets exposed as it takes no action against Wazahat Khan, who posted derogatory comments against Hindu deities

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Hypocrisy of Kolkata police gets exposed as it takes no action against Wazahat Khan, who posted derogatory comments against Hindu deities

A radical Muslim man from Kolkata, identified as one Wazahat Khan, has posted multiple social media posts denigrating Hindu deities and making vile comments against Sanatan Dharma. Despite this, he has not been arrested by the Kolkata police. Wazahat Khan is the same man who filed the FIR against 22-year-old student Sharmishta Panoli.

The radical Muslim man, who runs the Kolkata-based Rashidi Foundation, took credit for ensuring the arrest of the Hindu girl 1500 kms away from Gurgaon. For the unversed, Sharmishta Panoli had posted an Instagram video lashing out at Pakistan, which somehow ‘offended’ Indian Muslims (thus resulting in them issuing death and rape threats).

Despite being the victim, Sharmishta Panoli was arrested, her bail petition was rejected, and she was sent to judicial custody for 2 weeks. In the meantime, Wazahat Khan was seen celebrating her arrest with other Muslim youths.

Screengrab of the Instagram Post of Wazahat Khan

The name of Wazahat Khan and his Rashidi Foundation also features in the First Information Report (FIR), which was lodged against Sharmishta Panoli.

Screengrab of the FIR copy against Sharmishta Panoli

On Sunday (1st June), social media was abuzz with tweets and posts of Wazahat Khan, wherein he made derogatory, vile and blasphemous posts against Hinduism and its deities.

“Kamakhya Devi temple where Brahmin gets worship from other Hindus of a chopped Vagina. It is very hard to differentiate. Is it blind worship or mental sickness ?? Sick people. Indian hindu worship female vagina for luck,” he had tweeted.

Screengrab of the tweet by Wazahat Khan of Rashidi Foundation

Some of his other tweets include –

  1. “Ek Hindu apni Saali ko ang ang pe rang lagate hue aur apne dosto ko bhi uske sath aisa karne ko invitation dete hue… cHindus… Yahi hai inki Asliyat… Rapist culture”
  2. “Nahi wo uski baat kar rha hai jiski 16108 rakhelo ke sath rang rasiya manata tha…Or chupke chupke Ladkiyo ko nahate hue dekhta ta…”
  3. “I have something for you…read about your religion first. Urine drinkers scums”
  4. “Tujh jaise Randi pet ki aulad Rasool ke bare me baat kare ye zeb nahi deta be…Tu Iski baat kar, tera krishna kaisa rangeela tha dekh…Sachayi dekh Wahem me mat jee… Jhantu Sale tune jo bhi kaha wo sab toh jhut aur bohta hai lekin ye tere hi kitab ka hai sach padh, Suwar ke pille”
Screengrab of the Twitter posts of Wazahat Khan

In one Instagram comment, the same Muslim radical was seen commenting –

Abe bhosdiwale, Behnchod… Apni behn se jaker sikh tera dharm lawde, Tera dharm jo teri behn kothe me baith kar sikhati hai … Or wahi dharm tere ghar pe aakar sikhati hai, Chudwa kar behnchod… Apni biwi ko tujh jaisa sanghi kam chodta hai dusre ke lye chod deta hai aur apni behn chodta hai… behnchod… Sun be Randi pet ka jana… Mere Abao Ajdaad Convert hue bhi te na toh humein unpar fakr hai…ke ganda dharm shaitano ka puja karne wala, Lingam ka puja karne wala dharm chod kar… Paak saaf Dharm apnaya aur haq dharm apnaya…Fakhr hai unpe…Jaa Tu Lingam puja kar…Lawde

Screengrab of the Instagram comments of Wazahat Khan

Despite such overwhelming evidence against Wazahat Khan, aimed at disturbing communal harmony and creating enmity between two religious, no action has been taken by the Kolkata police against the Muslim youth (who resides in Kolkata).

Two complaints have been filed against the accused but to no avail so far. Kolkata police could travel 1500 km to arrest a 22-year-old Hindu girl but failed to nab Kolkata-based Wazahat Khan.

BJP leader had perfectly summarised the state of affairs in West Bengal while speaking to the media. “The action is only taken against Sanatanis. Everyone here has a licence to abuse Sanatan Dharma…This is appeasement politics,” he had said.

Two Complaints filed against Wazahat Khan Qadri Rashidi, whose complaint led to arrest of law student Sharmishta Panoli, for his comments abusing Hinduism and Hindu deities

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Two Complaints filed against Wazahat Khan Qadri Rashidi, whose complaint led to arrest of law student Sharmishta Panoli, for his comments abusing Hinduism and Hindu deities

A day after West Bengal police arrested a young law student for alleged hate speech, for which she had already apologised, two separate complaints has filed against the person who had lodged the FIR against her. Wazahat Khan Qadri Rashidi, who lodged the FIR against Sharmishta Panoli for alleged insult of Islam, is himself has been found to have abused Hindu deities in the past.

Notably, Wazahat Khan Qadri Rashidi is the co-founder of Rashidi Foundation of Kolkata, and he had filed the complaint against Sharmishta with Kolkata Police. He had posted several messages on his Instagram account demanding her arrest, informing about his complaint, and then celebrating her eventual arrest.

In the meanwhile, when netizens scanned his social media accounts, it was found that man outraged on alleged insult of Prophet Mohammed and Islam is a habitual abuser of Hinduism and Hindu gods and goddesses. Several of his social media posts abusing different Hindu deities have emerged, many of which he subsequently deleted.

Referring to those abusing posts, Advocate Vineet Jindal filed an official complaint with Delhi police and Cyber Crime Unit of Delhi Police against Wazahat Khan. He sought registration of FIR against Khan under sections 194, 195, 356 of  BNS and sections 66, 67, 69 of the IT Act.

He wrote in the online complaint, “I am writing to lodge a formal complaint regarding a series of extremely offensive, hateful, and defamatory posts circulating on social media by an individual named Wazahat Khan Qadri Rashidi, whose profiles and posts are available publicly on platforms like Twitter (now X). The individual has made repeated posts containing Hate speech targeting the Hindu community, its beliefs, practices, and revered figures including Lord Krishna. Sexually explicit and vulgar language mocking sacred scriptures and deities. Communal provocation aimed at disturbing social harmony. Graphic misinformation and morphed images intended to ridicule and provoke religious sentiments. The content includes abusive terms like rapist culture, urine drinkers, and derogatory remarks on Hindu festivals, deities, and temples (e.g., Kamakhya Devi Temple). These posts appear to be a clear and deliberate attempt to promote enmity between religious groups, which is a punishable offense under 194,195,356 BNS and 66,67,69 of IT Act. request to lodge an FIR against above named person. I am ready to provide any further information or cooperate in the investigation process as required.”

Advocate Amita Sachdeva filed the second complaint with the Cyber Crime Cell of Saket Police in Delhi against the Kolkata resident.

She wrote that the complaint has been filed against Wazahat Khan Qadri Rashidi, Co-Founder of Rashidi Foundation, Kolkata, for “posting offensive, derogatory, and inflammatory content on social media platform X, targeting Hindu Religion, Deities, Festivals, and Culture. These posts have caused significant hurt to the religious sentiments of the Hindu community, including myself, and have the potential to incite communal disharmony.”

Reportedly, Wazahat Khan Qadri Rashidi has already started deleting his posts abusing Hinduism and Hindu deities, festivals etc. Sharmishta Panoli had also deleted has alleged offensive video, and had issued an apology. Despite that, she was arrested by West Bengal police and sent to judicial custody for 14 days by Alipore Court in Kolkata.

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