Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Garba Event Incident Sparks 'Love Jihad' Allegations in Virar
At a Garba festival, a student was accused of filming girls and sharing inappropriate messages.
The student allegedly used a specific app to coordinate these actions and made disturbing comments.
Organizers reported this, leading to police involvement.
Some groups are calling this 'Love Jihad', creating tensions.
The college has stated that they will take action after the police complete their investigation.
A Class 12 student at Viva College is accused of misconduct at a Garba event.
Organizers found videos of girls and obscene chats, including plans to target Hindu girls.
The incident occurred during Navaratri celebrations at the Vasai-Virar festival.
An FIR was registered against the student on Monday.
The incident has stirred discussions around 'love jihad' and communal harmony.
- Who
- Class 12 student and Hindu girls
- What
- Filming and sharing videos with obscene chats planning to lure Hindu girls, sparking accusations of 'Love Jihad'.
- When
- Incident occurred last Friday; FIR registered on Monday.
- Where
- Viva College, Virar, Maharashtra.
- Why
- Investigation into the student's actions to uncover motive.
Secularists
Hindu Groups
Investigation Focus
Secularists
Focus on the criminal behavior of the accused.
Hindu Groups
Demand a thorough investigation into a 'blatant attempt at love jihad'.
Communal Harmony
Secularists
Concerned about protecting communal harmony.
Hindu Groups
Express worry that the incident cannot be brushed aside
- Incident Location
- Viva College, Virar West, Maharashtra
- Event
- Garba Festival
- Accused
- Class 12 student
- Allegations
- 'Love Jihad' and misconduct
- Details Found
- Obscene chats and videos of female participants
- App Alleged
- Specific mobile app used to coordinate
- FIR Registered
- Yes, at Bolinj Police Station
- College Stance
- Strict action after police probe
