Hyderabad, Sept. 22 -- In the wake of 'I Love Muhammad' protests across the country, the Gujarat police arrested 17 persons and registered cases against more than 80 others for allegedly vandalising a police station in Godhra. The detained men, tied with ropes and visibly injured, were publicly shamed, struggling to walk.

On Saturday, September 20, his supporters staged a protest after Jhabha alleged that he was assaulted while in custody.

The incident followed tensions in the town after local social media influencer Zakir Jhabha was summoned by the police for posting Facebook post holding an 'I Love Muhammad' signboard.

While Godhra police were unavailable for comment, local media reported that Jhabha was called in only to prevent com...