In Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, a man was assaulted on May 10 over allegations of 'Love Jihad' after being found with a woman from a different community. Following the incident, six people were arrested, including a minor, and prohibitory orders were issued to maintain order in the area. The assault, which included public humiliation, was captured in a viral video, prompting protests in the Old City. Demonstrators demanded strict action and the invocation of the National Security Act (NSA). Police have charged the accused under Sections 299 and 291 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Assistant Commissioner of Police Anil Vajpayee confirmed that the situation is under control, but tensions remain high as protests continue. The prohibitory orders, issued under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, restrict public gatherings and the dissemination of provocative materials to prevent communal tensions.