Fahim Khan
Fahim Khan is the president of the Minorities Democratic Party (MDP) and has recently been in the news following his arrest for allegedly instigating violence during clashes in Nagpur. He is believed to have played a significant role in leading a mob that protested against the alleged burning of effigies of historical figures, which escalated into widespread unrest, arson, and attacks on police. Khan's actions, including his criticism of law enforcement and his mobilization of crowds, have drawn attention to the tensions surrounding communal issues in the region.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
Recent news mentions
Fahim Khan, a burqa seller, faces charges of sedition and rioting for allegedly spreading inflammatory content before the violence.
Radical outfit member ‘who incited Nagpur riots’ held | India News
India· 2025-03-27
Fahim Khan is alleged to be the mastermind behind the riots and has been charged with sedition.
'High-handed', fumes HC as Nagpur riot accused's home razed before court stay | India NewsIndia· 2025-03-24
Fahim Khan is the prime accused in the recent riots, and his home was completely razed before the court’s intervention.
Bombay High Court: Bombay High Court halts demolition of homes linked to Nagpur riot accused | Mumbai NewsIndia· 2025-03-24
Fahim Khan, the president of the Minorities Democratic Party (MDP), has become a central figure in the probe into the recent violence in Nagpur.
Who is Fahim Khan? Arrested minority rights leader at the heart of Nagpur’s violent unrest | Nagpur NewsIndia· 2025-03-24
Fahim Khan, a leader of the Minority Democratic Party (MDP), is among the over 100 persons arrested following the violence in Nagpur on March 17.
Nagpur unrest: House of riot mastermind Fahim Khan demolished | Nagpur NewsIndia· 2025-03-24
Fahim Khan is accused of being the mastermind behind the riots.
Nagpur riot-hurt dies; CM Devendra Fadnavis says vandals must pay up | India NewsIndia· 2025-03-23
Fahim Khan, a burqa seller accused of masterminding the violence, was charged with two cases of sedition.
Aurangzeb row: Did burqa seller Fahim Khan's viral video fuel Nagpur violence? Cops look for clues | Nagpur NewsIndia· 2025-03-21
Fahim Khan is the key mastermind of the Nagpur riots and a founder-member of the Minorities Democratic Party.
Nagpur unrest: Fahim Khan's viral video inflamed communal passions, say cops | Nagpur NewsIndia· 2025-03-20Fahim Khan, president of the Minorities Democratic Party (MDP), has been identified as one of the key instigators of the Mahal riot.
Nagpur violence: Police arrest eight VHP, Bajrang Dal workers after surrender | India NewsIndia· 2025-03-19Fahim Khan is believed to be one of the key instigators of the violence in Nagpur.
Nagpur violence: 'Key accused' Fahim Khan arrested | Nagpur NewsIndia· 2025-03-19