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Pune Electrician Arrested Over 'Pakistan Zindabad' Video Issues Public Apology

Police say the inquiry continues to establish when the clip was recorded and under what circumstances.

Overview

  • Aman Mulla, 20, an electrician from Janta Vasahat near Parvati Hill, was arrested after a video of him chanting “Pakistan Zindabad” circulated online.
  • In the clip, recorded by friend Abhishek Mohol during electrical work, Mulla is heard refusing to say “Hindustan Zindabad” despite objections.
  • Parvati police registered an offence under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and confirmed the arrest, with investigators examining the timing and context of the recording.
  • Hindutva organisations demonstrated outside Parvati police station, and residents along with Sakal Hindu Samaj submitted a memorandum urging legal action.
  • On Tuesday, Mulla released an apology video saying he made a mistake, described the remark as a joke, and affirmed his love for India.