Following the violence that erupted during the ‘I Love Muhammad’ procession in Kashipur of Udham Singh Nagar in Uttarakhand, police swung into action and arrested seven Islamists, including the alleged mastermind Nadeem Akhtar. An FIR has been registered against seven accused and several unknown. Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami, has been informed about the developments in the matter. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Manikant Mishra has issued strict directions and deployed additional forces to maintain law and order in the area.

How the violence unfolded

The incident took place on the night of 21st September in the Alikhan area of Kashipur. According to reports, Nadeem Akhtar, along with around 400–500 Islamists, organised a gathering. Following the meeting, the m

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