The "Mohammad Deepak" Saga: A Hero’s Stand and the Bounty of Hate in Kotdwar

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Mohammad Deepak: From Civic Hero to Target of a ₹2 Lakh Bounty and a Feb 12 "Lesson"

LATEST PROGRESS: Feb 11, 2026

A new wave of tension has gripped Kotdwar. The Hindu Raksha Dal, led by state chief Lalit Sharma, has officially called for a massive gathering of "Sanatanis" outside Deepak's gym on February 12, 2026. In a viral video, Sharma labeled Deepak a "secular bug" and vowed to "teach him a lesson." Local police have intensified security and issued a stern warning against any breach of peace.

Summary of the Controversy

Deepak Kumar Kashyap, a 46-year-old gym owner in Kotdwar, Uttarakhand, became a national sensation on Republic Day 2026. He intervened when a group of Bajrang Dal activists harassed a 70-year-old Muslim shopkeeper, Vakeel Ahmed, who suffers from Parkinson's, demanding he rename his shop 'Baba School Dress.' When the mob questioned Deepak's identity, he famously replied, "Mera naam Mohammad Deepak hai," as a gesture of communal unity. Since then, he has faced a severe social boycott, legal FIRs, and physical threats.

Complete Case Timeline

January 26, 2026 Deepak intervenes at Patel Marg. The video of him protecting Vakeel Ahmed and calling himself "Mohammad Deepak" goes viral.
January 31, 2026 Right-wing mobs gather outside Deepak’s Hulk Gym. Roads are blocked, and police are forced to escort Deepak to the station for his own safety.
February 2, 2026 Three FIRs are filed. One against the mob, one by Vakeel Ahmed, and—controversially—one against Deepak and his friend Vijay Rawat for "criminal intimidation" based on a counter-complaint.
February 9, 2026 Police track down Utkarsh Kumar Singh from Bihar, who offered a ₹2 lakh bounty on Deepak's life on social media. Singh claimed it was a stunt to gain followers.
February 11, 2026 Hindu Raksha Dal mobilizes for a February 12 protest. Deepak reports that gym membership has crashed from 150 to nearly 12, and his daughter is afraid to attend school.

Reactions: Support vs. Threats

Rahul Gandhi (LoP): "Deepak is a living symbol of a 'Shop of Love' in a 'Market of Hate.' He is a lion-hearted warrior for the Constitution."
CPI(M) MP John Brittas: Brittas visited Kotdwar, took a one-year membership at Hulk Gym, and called Deepak the "diamond-bright light of hope" for India.
Hindu Raksha Dal (Lalit Sharma): Issued a public call for "all Sanatanis" to march to Kotdwar on Feb 12 to "teach Deepak a lesson" for his secular stand.
Economic Boycott: Locals describe the gym as "covered in darkness" as regular members stay away to avoid police questioning or being targeted by right-wing outfits.

Verified References

  • Hindustan Times: "‘Secular bug’: Hindu Raksha Dal threatens ‘Mohd’ Deepak, calls Feb 12 protest" (Published Feb 10, 2026).
  • Times of India: "Bihar man detained over threat video against Deepak Kumar" (Published Feb 10, 2026).
  • The Hindu: "Mohammed Deepak gets wave of support after gym membership decline" (Feb 10, 2026).
  • National Herald: "Mohd Deepak’s heroism comes at a cost" (Feb 8, 2026).

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