Protests Erupt in Khandwa Over Social Media Post; Police Detain Accused and Register Cases

In Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, a social media post deemed objectionable by the Muslim community led to protests outside the Moghat police station on March 5. Following a complaint, police registered a case and detained the accused. Protesters demanded severe punishment, resulting in stone pelting and clashes with police. Authorities used force to disperse the crowd and registered cases against 47 individuals for rioting and related charges. Police urged calm and conducted a flag march to maintain peace.