Kotdwar’s sub-divisional magistrate granted Deepak Kumar bail on October 2 after his preventive arrest, PTI reported that evening.

Police said release required three ₹50,000 bonds and a six-month peace-related notice. The separate complaint alleges threats and assault following a social-media dispute.

The allegations remain unproven. Kumar previously defended a Muslim shopkeeper; that background does not establish the motive for the present police action.