'Mohammad' Deepak arrested for ‘assaulting’ trader over FB comment on Ujjain mosque

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What happened

Deepak Kumar, known for defending an elderly Muslim shopkeeper, was arrested for assaulting a trader.

The altercation arose from an online comment regarding a mosque demolition in Ujjain.

Kumar allegedly confronted Sanjeev Tonk over a disputed Facebook post.

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  • Reported by Times of India and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:40:54 UTC.

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