As ‘Mohammad’ Deepak gets bail, two versions of events

On Friday evening, Kotdwar gym owner 'Mohammad' Deepak was released on bail after his arrest for allegedly abusing, assaulting, and threatening businessman Sanjeev Tonk. Deepak was produced before a magistrate and released on bail after executing a bond. The incident occurred after a social media post by Tonk, which reportedly led to an altercation between the two.

Deepak was arrested following Tonk's complaint, citing concerns about a breach of peace. A source close to Deepak stated that the two had known each other for years, but had fallen out after a confrontation in January where Deepak defended a Muslim shopkeeper from Bajrang Dal members. Tonk denies any prior interaction with Deepak.

According to Tonk, the altercation began on Thursday morning when Deepak approached him as he was heading to his mother's tea shop on the same street as Tonk's garment shop. Tonk claims he never interacted with Deepak before this incident, despite living in the same area for years. He alleges that Deepak verbally abused and physically manhandled him upon their interaction on social media.

Deepak was initially arrested under Sections 351(2) and 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and later additional sections related to causing hurt and promoting enmity between groups.