Hindu Groups Conduct Havan in Moradabad Over Alleged False Charges Against Local Man
A historic event took place in Moradabad when activists from the Bajrang Dal and the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) assembled at the Divisional Commissioner’s office to carry out a havan, a customary Hindu rite that involves a sacred fire. The ceremony was held in response to accusations made against Chajlet resident Monu Vishnoi by the police administration, who they claim is fabricating the charge of cow smuggling.
VHP, Bajrang Dal Allege Police Conspiracy in Cow Smuggling Case, Hold ‘Purification’ Havan in Moradabad
The police administration is being accused by the VHP and Bajrang Dal of fabricating allegations against Vishnoi in a cow smuggling case, implying that the police were in cooperation with the real cow smugglers. The purpose of the havan was to demand reasonable and equitable action and to purify the minds of the police administration.
Moradabad: Bajrang Dal was performing havan to free cow smuggler, the district chief of Bajrang Dal was caught in cow smuggling.
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Bajrang Dal’s Support for Arrested Leader Despite Charges Raises Questions on Saffron Outfits’ Roles
The Bajrang Dal’s havan and protest have garnered notice because its district chairman was arrested in connection with a cattle smuggling case. The Bajrang Dal decided not to take action against its leader in spite of the grave accusations and his criminal past. Due to the copious amounts of evidence the police have against Monu Vishnoi, the court has refused to grant him bail.
This episode has brought to light the difficulties that arise when religious convictions collide with legal issues and spurred a discussion about the place of these organizations in politics and law enforcement.