Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Himachal BJP Leaders Granted Interim Bail in June 13 Violence Case
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has given temporary freedom to the head of the BJP in the state and an MLA.
They're accused of being involved in a violent incident on June 13th.
This violence happened during a protest about a Hindu woman and a Muslim man who allegedly ran away together.
The police have been asked not to arrest them yet.
The BJP leaders claim the case is just a way for the government to target them, while the government says the BJP is making this a religious issue.
This is all happening in a specific area where the police have put rules in place to try and keep the peace.
Himachal Pradesh High Court granted interim bail to BJP state chief Rajiv Bindal and MLA Sukhram Chaudhary.
The case involves charges of attempt to murder and unlawful assembly in connection to a June 13 violence.
The violence occurred during protests over the alleged elopement of a Hindu woman with a Muslim man.
Prohibitory orders were issued in four villages following the stone-pelting incident.
BJP leaders allege the case is politically motivated, while the state government is accused of politicizing the incident.
- Who
- BJP state chief Rajiv Bindal and MLA Sukhram Chaudhary, along with others.
- What
- Interim bail granted in attempt to murder and unlawful assembly case related to a stone pelting incident during protests.
- When
- June 17 (bail granted), with the initial incident on June 13.
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh High Court, Paonta Sahib area.
- Why
- Interim bail was granted after the BJP leaders were booked for alleged involvement in violence during protests.
BJP's Perspective
Government's Perspective
Political Motivation
BJP's Perspective
The case against the BJP leaders is politically motivated and designed to target political opponents.
Government's Perspective
The government accuses the BJP of politicizing the incident.
Investigation Focus
BJP's Perspective
The police were focusing on arresting Hindus and creating an atmosphere of fear
Government's Perspective
The police is investigating the case
- Court
- Himachal Pradesh High Court
- Bail Granted To
- Rajiv Bindal and Sukhram Chaudhary
- Charges
- Attempt to murder, unlawful assembly
- Incident Date
- June 13
- Prohibitory Orders
- Issued in four villages until June 19
- Case Listed For
- June 24