Archive · 30 Dec 2025
10 Hindu Raksha Dal members arrested for distributing swords in Ghaziabad
Ten members of a group called Hindu Raksha Dal were arrested in Ghaziabad for giving out swords to people.
They were also shouting slogans in support of Hindus and against Muslims.
The police said they won't allow anyone to cause trouble.
The leader of the group, Bhupendra Chaudhary, is still missing.
He made a video saying they gave out swords to protect Hindus from Muslims.
The police are watching the area closely to keep things peaceful.
Ten members of Hindu Raksha Dal arrested for distributing swords in Ghaziabad's Shalimar Garden colony.
FIR registered against 16 identified and 25-30 unidentified persons, including the group's president Bhupendra Chaudhary, who is absconding.
Activists raised pro-Hindu and anti-Muslim slogans during a procession and distributed weapons door-to-door.
Charges filed under sections 191(2), 191(3), 127(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and provisions of the Criminal Law Amendment Act.
Bhupendra Chaudhary claimed in a video that Hindus should keep swords to defend themselves, citing attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh.
- Who
- Ten members of Hindu Raksha Dal, including its president Bhupendra Chaudhary 'Pinki'
- What
- Arrested for distributing swords and raising pro-Hindu and anti-Muslim slogans
- When
- December 29
- Where
- Shalimar Garden colony, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To allegedly arm Hindus to fight Muslims, citing attacks on Hindu families and women
- Activists Arrested
- 10
- Total Booked
- 41-46
- Weapons Distributed
- Over two dozen swords
- Charges Filed Under
- Sections 191(2), 191(3), 127(2) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Criminal Law Amendment Act
- Leader on the Run
- Bhupendra Chaudhary 'Pinki'
- Location of Incident
- Shalimar Garden colony, Ghaziabad
- Slogans Raised
- Pro-Hindu and anti-Muslim
- Police Statement
- Will not permit any outfit to disturb harmony and law and order
Sources
Six Hindu Raksha Dal activists held for distributing swords in Ghaziabad colony
Ghaziabad Police Arrest 6 Hindu Raksha Dal Activists For Distributing Swords
Uttar Pradesh: 10 Hindu Raksha Dal members arrested for distributing swords in Ghaziabad
Delhi: Muslim minor molests Hindu sisters, calls friends to thrash their cousins
