Bareilly Riots: Wanted Accused Mobin Beg Arrested on October 15, 2026
Police achieve a significant breakthrough in the September 2025 Bareilly riots case with the arrest of wanted accused Mobin Beg.
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Key Accused in Bareilly Riots Apprehended
The Bareilly police have achieved a significant success in the case of the riots that occurred in September 2025. Mobin Beg, also known as Momin Beg, a wanted accused in the case, has been arrested.
Under an ongoing campaign directed by the Senior Superintendent of Police, the Cantt police station, acting on precise intelligence from an informant, apprehended the accused on October 15, 2026. The arrest took place at the accused's residence in Faridpur Chaudhary, within the jurisdiction of the Izatnagar police station.
The 58-year-old Mobin Beg will be presented before the court for further legal proceedings related to the riots. Sources indicate that a case, crime number 1146/25, is registered against Mobin Beg at the Baradari police station. Actions are being taken under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and the CLA Act.
Criminal History and Arrest Details
Police records reveal that the accused has a criminal history, with another case (crime number 489/25) registered against him at the Kotwali police station.
Station House Officer Sanjay Kumar Dhir of the Cantt police station stated that the police team had been continuously working on the arrest of Mobin Beg. Acting on the information received from the informant, the police took swift action, raiding his house in Faridpur Chaudhary and making the arrest.
During initial questioning, the accused admitted to being part of the crowd that gathered at the Islamia Inter College grounds after Friday prayers on September 26, 2025. He also stated that he had fled towards the court premises during the incident.
The police have clarified that the veracity of the statements made by the accused will be confirmed during the judicial process. The arrest operation involved Station House Officer Sanjay Kumar Dhir, along with Senior Sub-Inspector Srinivas and other police personnel from his team.
Ongoing Investigation
The police are now conducting a thorough investigation into Mobin Beg's involvement and his role in the riots.