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Police Restore Order in Pokaran After Protest Over Yoga Day Post Leads to 13 Arrests

Officers are keeping close watch on social media under a zero-tolerance policy to prevent further communal unrest.

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The incident began after photos from theYoga Day celebration held in Pokaran on June 21 were shared on social media. (Sourced HT photo)
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Overview

  • Rafiq Khan from Gomat village was arrested on June 22 for posting derogatory remarks about BJP MLA Mahant Pratap Puri’s Yoga Day photos.
  • Firoz Khan, husband of a local sarpanch, led around 50–60 people in a protest outside Pokaran Police Station that turned violent and prompted a baton charge.
  • Thirteen individuals have been formally charged with obstructing government work and breach of peace, and police have named 40 more suspects in the FIR.
  • Superintendent Sudhir Chaudhary said the situation is under control and ordered strict action against anyone threatening public order.
  • Authorities have appealed to residents to refrain from sharing objectionable content online while maintaining round-the-clock monitoring of social media.