The Quint report exposes trend of criminals impersonating as Muslim to carry criminal activities
In a detailed investigation by Aliza Noor for The Quint, the disturbing trend of criminal activities being carried out under fake Muslim identities is brought to light. This growing tactic is being used to spread hatred and create division within society, further exacerbating communal tensions. Noor’s report explores several incidents where individuals have impersonated Muslims for malicious purposes, shedding light on a wider and more deliberate agenda to fuel communal discord.
One recent incident surfaced ahead of the 2025 Kumbh Mela preparations, where a bomb threat post circulated on social media, claiming that at least 1,000 devotees would be killed during the event. The post, published from an account named "Nasir Pathan," triggered widespread concern. However, investigations revealed that the account was operated by a 17-year-old student, Ayush Kumar Jaiswal, from Bihar’s Purnia district.
Jaiswal had used a fake Muslim identity to issue the threat. The police traced the IP address and arrested him. An FIR was filed against him under sections 351(2) (criminal intimidation), 352 (intentional insult with the intent to provoke a breach of peace), and Section 67 of the Information Technology (IT) Act. Authorities have continued their investigation into the incident, underlining the increasing trend of using Muslim names for criminal activities.
Similarly, in December 2023, a Lucknow resident, Devendra Tiwari, received an email from an individual named Juber Khan, threatening to kill Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Additional Director General of Police Amitabh Yash. The email contained hate-filled language aimed at Muslims. However, further investigation revealed that the individuals behind the threatening email were not Muslims but two other men, Tahir Singh and Om Prakash Mishra. These men, acting under the direction of Tiwari, had created the fake Muslim identity to incite violence and further his political agenda.
The police found that Tiwari had links to the Indian Kisan Manch and the Indian Go Seva Parishad. He is said to have orchestrated several such instances to manipulate public perception and foster division. Tiwari’s actions are under scrutiny, with multiple criminal cases filed against him in Lucknow.
This disturbing trend of impersonating Muslims for criminal purposes is not limited to just these cases. In June 2024, Dheerendra Raghav from Agra was arrested for wearing Muslim attire and impersonating a Muslim individual to insult the Hindu community, inciting unrest. Though Raghav was later released, he continued to exploit religious identities for malicious purposes, further showcasing the harmful impact of such acts.
Earlier cases have also raised alarms. For example, the notorious email threat to billionaire Mukesh Ambani, which was later found to have been sent by Rajveer Kanth, a B.Com student, highlighted another incident of criminal behavior under a Muslim identity. Kanth was arrested after the police tracked him down in Gujarat’s Kalol, drawing attention to the increasing use of Muslim names for criminal intent.
Another notable case occurred in 2022, when Siddharoodh Srikanth Nirale impersonated a Muslim named Mushtaq Ali on Facebook to send threats to BJP MLC DS Arun's family. The police quickly arrested Nirale, but the case raised questions about how widespread this tactic had become.
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Sujit Nair raises concerns over speculation of DMK-AIADMK understanding to block TVK
Chennai: Journalist and political commentator Sujit Nair has expressed concern over speculation that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam could explore a post-poll understanding to prevent Vijay-led Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam from forming the government in Tamil Nadu.
In a social media post, Sujit Nair said the election verdict in Tamil Nadu reflected a clear public demand for political change and argued that the mandate should be respected irrespective of political preferences.
Referring to reports and political discussions surrounding a possible understanding between the DMK and AIADMK, he said he hoped such developments remained only speculative conversations and did not turn into reality.
Nair stated that if such an alliance were to take shape, it would raise serious questions about ideological politics in the country. He said TVK had emerged through a democratic electoral process and that the legitimacy to govern in a parliamentary democracy comes from the people’s verdict.
According to him, attempts to prevent an electoral winner from forming the government through unexpected political arrangements may be constitutionally valid, but many people could view them as politically opportunistic.
He further said that such a move could particularly affect the political image of the DMK, which has historically projected itself around ideology, social justice and opposition politics. Nair said that in ideological terms, the DMK appeared closer to TVK than to the AIADMK, and joining hands with its long-time political rival only to remain in power could weaken its broader political narrative.
He added that the same questions would apply to the AIADMK as well, as the party had spent decades positioning itself against the DMK and such an arrangement could create discomfort among its cadre and supporters.
Drawing a comparison with Maharashtra politics in 2019, Nair said he had expressed similar views when the Shiv Sena formed an alliance with the Indian National Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party after the Assembly elections.
He said post-poll alliances between long-standing political rivals often create a public perception that ideology and electoral mandates become secondary when political power equations come into play.
Nair also said such developments increase public cynicism towards politics and reinforce the belief among voters that ideology is often sidelined after elections.
He maintained that the Tamil Nadu verdict was emphatic and said respecting both the spirit and substance of the mandate was important for the credibility of democratic politics.
