Wazahat (Wajahta) Khan has gone missing after a FIR was filed against him for his posts and tweets disparaging Hindus and Hinduism
Wazahat (Wajahat) Khan is a man from Kolkata who was recently accused of alleged hate speech, find out more about him and his posts below.
The situation turned into a sharp twist against Wazahat Khan after he had initially filed legal action against influencer Sharmishta Panoli.
Who is Wazahat (Wajahat) Khan Qadri Rashidi as Kolkata man who filed FIR against Sharmishta Panoli goes missing after posts controversy video goes viral on Twitter/X and Instagram
An organization named Shree Ram Swabhiman Parishad went to the Garden Reach police station to file complaint against Wazahat Khan.
They questioned that if Police can travel 1500 KM to arrest Sharmishtha then why can't they arrest Wazahat Khan who lives in Kolkata itself.… pic.twitter.com/Yq3uzvX9nY
— Anshul Saxena (@AskAnshul) June 3, 2025
BIG NEWS 🚨 Wazahat Khan, who filed the complaint against Sharmistha, is missing as per IndiaToday.
His father says Wazahat is depressed and UNTRACEABLE.
He said "My son is innocent and secular"
Meanwhile, Assam CM Himanta Biswa says —
"Assam Police will go to Kolkata and… pic.twitter.com/iuVF0nPMaK
— Times Algebra (@TimesAlgebraIND) June 3, 2025
Kolkata Police have reportedly booked Khan for allegedly spreading hate speech and targeting religious sentiments online.
Wazahat Khan arrested for alleged hate speech
Authorities from the Kolkata police have filed a case against Wazahat Khan for allegedly making derogatory remarks about Hindu deities and traditions on his social media accounts. Khan has been subject to several complaints, surfacing from cities including Guwahati and Delhi.
At least four videos have reportedly went viral showing Khan engaging in provocative commentary. The situation seemingly escalated after Panoli’s recent arrest, with investigators scrutinizing Khan’s own digital footprint.
Wazahat Khan had filed complaint against Sharmishta Panoli
Khan had recently lodged a complaint against a 22-year-old Sybiosis fourth year law student and social media influencer named Sharmishta Panoli. In his complaint, he accused her of promoting communal disharmony, which led to Panoli’s arrest in Gurugram by Kolkata Police. Panoli had posted a now-deleted post which was linked to ‘Operation Sindoor.’ Following the arrest, Panoli later issued a public apology, and was remanded to judicial custody until June 13.
Wazahat Khan biography and age
Wazahat Khan Qadri Rashidi is a resident of Kolkata who recently gained public attention after filing a complaint against Panoli. Although his exact age is not confirmed, he is likely in his late 20s or early 30s. Following the recent controversy, he has locked down all of his social media profiles. Wazahat is actively involved in socio-political discourse online.
Education
Wazahat Khan reportedly completed his early education from St. Thomas’ School in Kolkata.
Wazahat Khan of Rashidi Foundation on whose complaint Kolkata Police arrested @Sharmishta__19
He insulted our Lord Shri Krishna and Hinduism,will @KolkataPolice arrest him?@Uppolice @assampolice @DGPMaharashtra Please take cognizance against this hindu hater.
Can someone file… pic.twitter.com/yoClJUddjh
— Team Jhaat Official (@TeamJhaant__) June 1, 2025
Profession
Wazahat Khan reportedly co-founded the Rashidi Foundation, which is the organization that initially filed the complaint against Panoli. He is also the owner of an interior design and event management company named Royal Creations as per his Facebook profile.
Wazahat Khan ‘Missing’ after Panoli’s arrest
Following Panoli’s recent arrest, Khan has reportedly gone missing, with his father, Saadaq Khan, claiming that the family had received several threatening calls. Saadaq insisted that his son is innocent, and even suggested that Khan’s profile might have been hacked. He went on to deny any intent that Wazahat might have to insult Hinduism. Despite his father’s defense, Khan started deleting controversial posts insulting Hinduism after public scrutiny intensified.
तुम गंध फैलाओ तो, freedom of speech,
—कोई और सच बोले तो, hate speech?
मतलब—सच बोलना भी अब, crime हो गया?
Wajahat khan के “हिंदू विरोधी गंदे पोस्ट” खुद ही देख लो —
लेकिन, FIR Sharmishtha Panoli पर करवा दी!अब खुद भागा-भागा फिर रहा है,
Assam Police तलाश में है,
सारे सोशल मीडिया… pic.twitter.com/aoKyiX9Rz3— Divine Hinduism (@DivineHind277) June 3, 2025
Several organizations, including the Shree Ram Swabhiman Parishad, have accused him of mocking Hindu traditions. Wazahat was also accused of inciting religious tensions through inflammatory posts. As of now, the case remains under investigation as both Khan and Panoli continue to draw attention.
🚨 URGENT 🚨
Wajahat Khan, the complainant in the case against Sharmistha Panoli, has himself posted derogatory and offensive content targeting Hindu deities, including Maa Kamakhya and Bhagwān Krishna.
We urge @assampolice and @GuwahatiPol to initiate appropriate legal action… pic.twitter.com/xBFFQYRota
— Hinduism_and_Science (@Hinduism_sci) June 1, 2025