Timeline: Six arrested, prohibitory orders after man attacked over 'Love Jihad' in Bhopal

Congress MLAs Arif Masood and Atif Aqueel arrived at the spot to urge peace. The Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal denied any links with the accused, while protesters demanded strict action and NSA invocations.

Thousands of community members gathered near Taj-ul-Masajid, Peer Gate, and Imami Gate to protest, with demonstrations continuing until about 1 PM. Police intervened with tear gas shells to disperse the crowd.

Prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 were imposed in the Old City area to prevent protests and maintain peace. The order restricts gatherings, events without permission, provocative speeches, and the distribution of objectionable material.

The minor accused was produced before the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) and placed in a juvenile observation home.

Police registered a case under Sections 299 and 291 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and arrested Rohit Singh, Brijendra Prajapati, Jeetu Kushwah, Ranjit Suryavanshi, and Lala Ram Meena. The accused were sent to judicial custody.

A man was assaulted over alleged 'Love Jihad' involvement. He was beaten, smeared with cow dung, and paraded on the street by members of a right-wing organisation; his clothes were torn, and video footage of the assault circulated on social media.