FIR against sloganeering in Azad Maidan in Mumbai

Earlier in the day, Home Minister Anil Deshmukh stated that the police was examining the matter and proper action would be taken

Supporters and members of LGBT community participate in a Queer Azadi March 2020 at Azad Maidan in Mumbai, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. (Credit: PTI Photo)

The Mumbai police has filed an FIR against protestors who raised slogans in support of Sharjeel Imam during the 1 February annual LGBTQ parade. The Azad Maidan police station has registered a case under section 124 A (sedition) of the Indian Penal Code.

Those booked include Urvashi Chudawala, who was among those who spearheaded the group giving slogans in support of Sharjeel Alam. The Queer Azaadi Mumbai parade was held on 1 February at Azad Maidan.

Initially, the organisers had applied for permission in August Kranti Maidan which was denied on grounds that there could be anti CAA-NRC-NPR slogans. Subsequently, they conducted the parade in Azad Maidan.