Deepak, Who Confronted Mob Bullying Kotdwar Shopkeeper, Attacked; Police Promise Action

• Gym trainer Deepak Kumar, who defended a Muslim shopkeeper in Kotdwar, was attacked by some individuals.
• Police summoned Deepak, assured him that such incidents would not recur, and advised supporters to remain calm.
• The incident follows objections from Hindu organizations to the name of Vakil Ahmed's shop, "Baba School Garments," arguing the word "Baba" is exclusive to Hinduism.
• Deepak intervened, identifying himself as "Mohammad Deepak" to symbolize national unity, which led to protests and threats against him.
• Uttarakhand Police registered an FIR based on Vakil Ahmed's complaint under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for voluntarily causing hurt and criminal intimidation.