Kotdwar Shop Name Row Resolved: Police Confirm 'Baba' Name Stays, Bajrang Dal Ends Protest
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News18•01-02-2026, 22:30
Kotdwar Shop Name Row Resolved: Police Confirm 'Baba' Name Stays, Bajrang Dal Ends Protest
- •A controversy in Kotdwar, Uttarakhand, over a shop named "Baba" owned by Mohammad Shoaib, which a Hindu outfit protested, has been resolved.
- •Kotdwar Additional SP Chandra Mohan Singh confirmed that the shop's name will remain "Baba" and the Bajrang Dal will not protest further.
- •Bajrang Dal had previously pressured Shoaib to change the name, alleging it resembled the famous Siddhbali Baba Hanuman temple.
- •Clashes occurred on January 28 between Bajrang Dal activists and Shoaib, along with his friend Deepak Chand, leading to police intervention.
- •Police conducted flag marches and deployed forces at the Kauriya border to maintain peace and prevent further escalation.
Why It Matters: Police successfully mediated a dispute in Kotdwar, ensuring a shop retains its name and preventing further protests.
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