Quick Info
| Profession | Social Activist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Kolkata, India |
Latest News about Wajahat Khan
The Supreme Court halted efforts to arrest Wajahat Khan outside West Bengal after a case tied to his alleged hate-speech posts drew national attention. The matter followed his arrest in Kolkata on 09/06/2025 and the wider controversy surrounding the complaint he filed against influencer Sharmishta Panoli.
A Kolkata court extended Wajahat Khan’s police custody until 23/06/2025 after his arrest in connection with alleged offensive social-media posts. The arrest came after multiple complaints and police actions across states linked to accusations that his posts targeted religious sentiments.
Wajahat Khan was arrested by Kolkata Police after evading police for several days following FIRs alleging hate speech on social media. He had earlier gained public attention for filing the complaint that led to the arrest of Sharmishta Panoli.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Wajahat Khan Qadri Rashidi |
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Family
| Father | Saadat Khan |
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Career
| Description | Wajahat Khan is known for his role as the general secretary of the Rashidi Foundation based in Kolkata. His prominence grew in May 2025 when he lodged a complaint against social media influencer Sharmishta Panoli, leading to her arrest over allegations of hate speech. Following this, he faced significant backlash, including multiple FIRs for allegedly posting offensive content against the Hindu community, and he was later arrested in June 2025 in connection with those allegations. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Wajahat Khan is heavily involved in social activism, particularly through his leadership at the Rashidi Foundation. | |
| 2. His complaint against Sharmishta Panoli sparked considerable debate and controversy in India. | |
| 3. He experienced harassment and threats following the arrest of Panoli, which contributed to his distress and subsequent disappearance. |