Archive · 1 Jan 2026
Raipur Mall Reopens After Bajrang Dal Vandalism
A big shopping mall in Raipur called Magneto Mall was recently vandalized by a group of people who are part of an organization called Bajrang Dal.
They destroyed the Christmas decorations in the mall.
But the mall didn't give up and quickly fixed everything, even making it look better than before.
On New Year's Eve, lots of people from different backgrounds visited the mall, took pictures, and enjoyed the new decorations.
They also expressed their support for the mall and condemned the violence.
The mall's social media post about the incident and its recovery went viral, receiving a lot of likes and supportive comments.
Six people from Bajrang Dal were arrested for the vandalism, but they were later granted bail.
The mall's new theme is 'Winter Wonderland,' and it's open for everyone to enjoy.
Magneto Mall in Raipur was vandalized by alleged Bajrang Dal workers, who destroyed Christmas decorations.
The mall quickly redecated and reopened, attracting a large crowd on New Year's Eve.
Patrons from diverse backgrounds condemned the violence and expressed support for the mall.
An Instagram reel shared by the mall, contrasting the vandalism with the redecoration, went viral with 1,83,000 likes.
Six Bajrang Dal workers were arrested and later granted bail by a Sessions Court.
- Who
- Patrons of Magneto Mall, including families, couples, and college students, along with Bajrang Dal workers (alleged vandals)
- What
- Vandalism of Christmas decorations at Magneto Mall, followed by redecoration and public support
- When
- Vandalism occurred a week before New Year's Eve (exact date not specified); reopening and public visit on New Year's Eve, December 31, 2023
- Where
- Magneto Mall, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India
- Why
- Bajrang Dal workers (alleged) vandalized Christmas decorations, possibly due to religious or political reasons; patrons and public figures expressed support for the mall's redecoration and condemned the violence
- Location
- Magneto Mall, Raipur, Chhattisgarh
- Incident Date
- December 2023 (exact date not specified)
- Vandalism Perpetrators
- Bajrang Dal workers (alleged)
- Arrests Made
- 6 Bajrang Dal workers
- Bail Status
- Granted to all 6 arrested workers
- Mall's New Theme
- Winter Wonderland
- Public Reaction
- Overwhelming support for the mall