Ghaziabad Activists Burn Huts, Assault Residents Accusing Them Of Being Bangladeshis

Activists from the Hindu Raksha Dal launched a violent attack on slum dwellers in Ghaziabad, accusing them of being Bangladeshis. The group reportedly assaulted the residents with sticks, destroyed their huts, and set their belongings on fire.

Ultimatum Leads to Violence

The attack followed a 24-hour ultimatum issued by Hindu Raksha Dal, demanding the Indian government take action against alleged atrocities on Hindu families in Bangladesh. When the situation in Bangladesh did not improve, the activists took matters into their own hands on Saturday afternoon, targeting slum dwellers in Kavinagar, where they destroyed several huts and forced people to flee.

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Legal Action and Police Investigation

Sub-Inspector Sanjeev Kumar reported that a case has been filed at Madhuban Bapudham police station against Bhupendra Chaudhary, the national president of Hindu Raksha Dal, also known as Pinky Chaudhary, and 15-20 unidentified individuals. According to the FIR, Chaudhary and his associates assaulted the slum residents, destroyed their property, and ignored police explanations that the residents were not from Bangladesh. The police clarified that the people living in the huts were from Uttar Pradesh’s Shahjahanpur.

Threats and Continued Violence

On August 7, Bhupendra Chaudhary released a video threatening similar actions against Bangladeshis in India if the reported violence against Hindus in Bangladesh did not cease. He criticized the global silence on the issue and vowed to target Bangladeshis residing in India if the situation continued.

Extending Violence to Delhi

On August 8, Hindu Raksha Dal activists extended their attacks to Delhi, targeting slum residents in Shastri Park and accusing them of being Bangladeshis. The Delhi Police have acknowledged the incident and indicated that appropriate action will be taken. Further investigation revealed that Daksh Chaudhary, associated with Hindu Raksha Dal, played a key role in the August 8 attacks. Daksh is known for previous controversial actions, including an incident involving Kanhaiya Kumar and inflammatory statements against the people of Ayodhya.

History of Controversy

Hindu Raksha Dal, headquartered in Shalimar Garden, Ghaziabad, has a history of controversy. The organization has established a presence in the Delhi-NCR region and has been linked to similar incidents of violence.

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