Ali Khan Mahmudabad

Ali Khan Mahmudabad, a scholar, literary writer, columnist, and online commentator, was arrested on May 18, 2025, in his Delhi home by Haryana police over social media posts, including criticism of military escalation during India-Pakistan tensions and warnings against discrimination. He was accused of “sedition” amid a broader crackdown on critical writers. On May 21, 2025, he was released on interim bail by the Supreme Court and has since remained under restrictions, including limits on online writing. In January 2026, the Supreme Court gave the Haryana government six weeks to consider closing the case.