Alt News Co-founder and Chief of Fake Fact-checking, Mohammed Zubair, was booked by UP Police on 27th November 2024. Zubair is no stranger to legal entanglements and is once more at the center of social media controversy.
The Ghaziabad Police recently arrested Zubair, escalating the charges against him to include Section 152 of the BNS. This section pertains to acts that endanger the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India. The catch is that this is a non-bailable offense! Hence, it proves that the police think Zubair’s actions and intentions were malicious towards Bharat as a whole. Let’s talk!
Mohammed Zubair – The Arrest and Allegations
Mohammed Zubair was taken into custody following an FIR lodged by Udita Tyagi. She is a representative of the Yati Narsinghanand Saraswati Trust. Udita Tyagi filed a complaint stemming from a tweet in which Zubair shared a video clip of Narsinghanand’s rally. Thereby, allegedly inciting violence against the Hindu priest. The situation quickly escalated, with protests erupting at the Dasna Devi Temple asking for “Sar Tan Se Juda” of the Hindu religious leader.
Tyagi accuses Zubair of deliberately stoking communal tensions and contributing to the “peaceful” violence that followed.
Great job police. Zubair always instigate muslims.
1. He is behind the murder of Kamlesh Tiwari. Zakir Naik said same thing for Mohammed- Ayesha marriage, but zubair is ok with that.
2. He is behind the life threats on Nupur Sharma.
3. Now he is trying to get swami Yati killed.— Abhishek (@AbhishekInAjmer) October 8, 2024
In a move that raises the stakes, investigators added BNS Section 152 to the FIR, signaling the gravity of the accusations made on behalf of the Yati Narsinghanand Saraswati Trust. Mohammed Zubair’s legal team countered the complaint by claiming that the charges are baseless. They state that the FIR intended to suppress his activism. His lawyer, Vrinda Grover, described the inclusion of BNS Section 152 as “monstrous,” arguing it jeopardizes Mohammed Zubair’s liberty.
Mohammed Zubair – A Pattern of Provocation
"Not every Islamic Terror9st wields a gun to k9ll Kafir"
Mohammed Zubair has endangered sovereignity and Unity of India
— Allahabad HC pic.twitter.com/poO0xlIy0m
— Sanket (@Sanket15213) November 27, 2024
This arrest isn’t an isolated incident. Mohammed Zubair repeatedly faces criticism for his selective outrage and provocative tweets. His most infamous controversy involved BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma, whose comments on a television debate were clipped and amplified on Zubair’s social media. The result?
This video needs to be shared and posted on all your social media handles. 🙏🏼
If anything happens to Nupur Sharma or her family, the only person responsible for it is – Mohammed Zubair.@zoo_bear pic.twitter.com/1r6DOO94HU
— Motiv UPSC (@motiv_upsc) October 1, 2024
A wave of ‘Sar Tan Se Juda’ threats, among rape and mutilation threats, against Nurpur Sharma forced her into hiding under 24/7 security.
Kanhaiya Lal's sons still wait for justice. No one can escape their fate, Zubair. #ArrestZubair pic.twitter.com/R5pugDKvbf
— Tushar ॐ♫₹ (@Tushar_KN) November 27, 2024
His dogwhistling ensured that radicals felt justified in killing anyone that showed solidairy with Nurpur Sharma, Eg: Kanhaiyalal of Rajasthan. Mohammed Zubair has since avoided accountability for the fallout or his hate-filled dog whistling. His defenders frame him as a victim of state persecution. However, the right-wing argues that his words and actions incite violence under the guise of “activism”.
Selective Activism or Dangerous Provocateur?
Mohammed Zubair accused of threatening India’s unity and sovereignty. pic.twitter.com/TZSPqYIle7
— Abhi Vats (@abhivatsa) November 27, 2024
As the co-founder of Alt News, Mohamemd Zubair claims to combat misinformation. Yet, many accuse him of targeting Hindu voices while turning a blind eye to Islamist extremism. He never condemns any Muslim misdeed or crime. His silence on the ‘Sar Tan Se Juda’ slogans underscores his hypocrisy as a ‘neutral observer’! Many Le-Li Gang’s ‘toolkit’ area angry over his arrest for ‘fact-checking’! However, the arrest and the BNS 152 are not just for his selective ‘fact-checking’ on Swami Yati. It is for inciting violence against a fellow human being, as well as encouraging riots and STSJ chants through his posts!
Mohammed Zubair always post half side of the story, systamatically hiding other side to malign defame Hindus , e g Nupur Sharma.
Hope @GujaratPolice act against Zubair. Arrest Zubair. FYI @CMOGuj #Zubair #NupurSharma || #ArrestZubairpic.twitter.com/9C0xMmYa3S
— JD Roy (@ijdroy_) March 17, 2024
Netizens beleive that Zubair projects – Muslim stone-pelters as ‘Dara Hua Musalmaan” – radicals calling for ‘STSJ’ as a movement against Hindutva oppression!!
Mohammad Zubair, the ISIS toilet cleaner has RTed this – a tweet saying that unless the Hindu victims were taking a video of them being shot at, it’s a lie. Ok. Why doesn’t he produce of a video of the Imam being shot then. Didn’t happen if there’s no video. pic.twitter.com/me676MkWMm
— Nupur J Sharma (@UnSubtleDesi) August 3, 2023
He never once counters the misinformation spread by leftist handles. Example: How the INC misued Amit Shah’s speech to start a rumpour regarding reservations during Lok Sabha Elections! Instead, like a good foot soldier of the ‘ecosystem,’ he amplifies the lies spread by the “toolkit.” Thus, Mohammed Zubair’s latest legal may be the potential consequence of his selective ‘activism’ as well as repeatedly influencing rabid “peaceful” mobs.
Zubair Tries To Save Karnataka CONgress' Face On "Pakistan Zindabad" Slogan!!! https://t.co/wIVAh4HDgp
— The Jaipur Dialogues (@JaipurDialogues) March 2, 2024
While Zubair continues to enjoy celebrity status among Le-Li circles, his actions have real-world implications, from communal unrest to Islamist threats against individual safety.
The Larger Implications Of Zubair’s Arrest
This is how self-proclaimed fact-checker Mohammad Zubair sells half-baked information and lies to engage in monkey balancing, presenting himself as 'neutral' on occasions.
1. The victim girl was a Hindu minor.
2. She was not only gang-raped but also forced to say "Allah."
3.… https://t.co/F3xMS5nf0x pic.twitter.com/wM23oBj75V
— Treeni (@TheTreeni) December 28, 2023
Mohammed Zubair’s defenders argue his arrest is a blow to free speech. However, the charges against him highlight the impact of inflammatory rhetoric or sensational journalism. Bharat cannot afford to have provocateurs like Mohammed Zubair minting money by harming societal harmony.
Finally Terrorist Zubair arrested .
Share it widely. pic.twitter.com/nDpcpTZiYN— Aquib Mir (@aquibmir71) November 27, 2024
As the courts examine his case, they must balance the principles of free expression with the need for accountability.
Alleged Fact-Checker Zubair (@zoo_bear) lies on Muslim Reservation in Karnataka gets debunked@shreya_arora22 pic.twitter.com/gN5ntfeGup
— The Pamphlet (@Pamphlet_in) April 25, 2024
For Zubair, himslef, this arrest represents more than a legal challenge. It’s a test to prove that his activism serves ‘the public good’ and does not fuels division for ‘blood-money’! For Bharat, it’s a moment to show the Le-Li ecosystem the consequences of using their voice to harm the peace and harmony of the nation. The ‘toolkit’ must be made to reflect on the boundaries between free speech and incitement of radicals of an increasingly “peaceful” society.
Let’s hope Mohammed Zubair gets his ‘Just Deserts’ in the court of law!