Release Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan and All Others Arrested ImmediatelyDemands, All India Muslim Personal Law Board New Delhi | 30 September 2025 The All India Muslim Personal Law Board strongly condemns the arrest of Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan along with several others, the threatening statements issued by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and the vindictive attitude of the police. The Board demands the immediate and unconditional release of Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan and all those arrested. The Board also expresses grave concern over the brutal police action against peaceful demonstrations taking place across the state in response to the Kanpur incident. In a press statement, Dr. S. Q. R. Ilyas, spokesperson of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board, expressed deep concern over the arrest of Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan and other peaceful protesters. He said that peaceful protest by Muslims over the Kanpur incident is not a crime, and the irresponsible and aggressive response of the police is a gross abuse of power and an act of extreme injustice. The use of the slogan “I Love Muhammad (ﷺ)” or displaying it on a banner is neither illegal nor unconstitutional. People of other faiths in India also express similar devotion towards their revered figures, and no police or administrative action is ever taken against them. Therefore, filing an FIR over the display of such a banner in Kanpur is deeply irresponsible and blatantly discriminatory. The spokesperson further stated that the arrogant and authoritarian language used by the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh against Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan and the peaceful protesters in Bareilly is completely unbecoming of the office and dignity of a Chief Minister. He must remember that he is an elected Chief Minister under the Constitution of India, and not the leader of any particular community. He represents all citizens of the state, and therefore must refrain from using communal and biased language. Dr. Ilyas further said that Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan is a respected and responsible leader of the community who had called for a peaceful protest, which is fully in accordance with the Constitution and democratic rights of the citizens. Protesting against any action of the government is a fundamental and constitutional right of every citizen. The All India Muslim Personal Law Board demands that Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan and all others arrested in connection with such peaceful protests be released immediately and that all charges filed against them be withdrawn without delay. Issued by: Dr. M. Vaquar Uddin Latifi Office Secretary