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PG withdraws charges against MP, scholars in yoga day clashes

The case stemmed from the incident on 21 June 2022, when a group disrupted the Yoga Day event organised by the Indian High Commission and local authorities.

Charges over 2022 Yoga Day clash submitted for review

Adam Nishan and Fazloon bin Mohamed were arrested and charged with encouraging an act of terrorism following the incident on 21 June 2022.

Police probe alleged blasphemy on social media

The post speaks about Muslims kissing the Black Stone (Hajarul Aswad) at the Hajj pilgrimage.

Opposition not involved in yoga violence: EC

EC president Fuad Thaufeeg, when asked by Atoll Times, on Sunday said he was aware that some party members were involved in the violence.

11 December 2022

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Charges filed against 18 over yoga day riot

Rioters storming the yoga event, where foreign ambassadors and diplomats were in attendance, continued their uproar for about 40 minutes.

Yoga riot: Fazloon, Nishan granted 10 days to appoint lawyer

Fazloon and Nishan were charged with abetting a terrorist act

17 October 2022

Minister says did not foresee rioting over yoga debate

The minister said that he has now requested for a Fatwa Council opinion on the issue of yoga and that it will be shared with the public upon receipt.

28 September 2022

Opposition accuses India over yoga day riot charges

The PPM-PNC coalition condemned the charges, saying that it was unacceptable that the government was charging people who were not involved.