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.