New Delhi: The Ghaziabad police have taken action against the president of the Hindu Raksha Dal, Pinky Chaudhary, along with 15-20 of his supporters, for allegedly assaulting Muslim families living in local slums. The incident took place when Chaudhary and his group targeted these families, accusing them of being illegal Bangladeshi immigrants.उत्तर प्रदेश : गाजियाबाद में हिंदू रक्षा दल ने कुछ झुग्गी झोपड़ी तोड़ दीं। सामान में आग लगा दी। यहां रहने वाले लोगों को बांग्लादेशी बताकर खदेड़ दिया। pic.twitter.com/WxyqWw50xD— Sachin Gupta (@SachinGuptaUP) August 10, 2024Accusations of violenceAccording to the police, the incident unfolded when Pinky Chaudhary and his supporters entered the slum area, allegedly with the intention of cleansing the locality of supposed Bangladeshi migrants. The group is accused of violently attacking the Muslim families residing there, labeling them as illegal immigrants without any evidence to support their claims.UP : गाजियाबाद पुलिस ने मुस्लिमों को बांग्लादेशी बताकर पीटने में हिंदू रक्षा दल के अध्यक्ष पिंकी चौधरी सहित 15–20 समर्थकों पर FIR दर्ज की।पुलिस ने कहा– झुग्गी झोपड़ियों में कोई भी बांग्लादेशी नहीं था। ये परिवार शाहजहांपुर (UP) के हैं। https://t.co/lWDuR8IifG pic.twitter.com/ZR3VeqDqgT— Sachin Gupta (@SachinGuptaUP) August 10, 2024Who is Pinky Chaudhary Pinky Chaudhary is the president of the Hindu Raksha Dal, a right-wing organization in India that is known for promoting Hindu nationalism. Chaudhary and his organization have been involved in several controversial incidents, often centered around communal issues. His actions and statements have drawn both support and criticism, depending on the political and social context. Pinky Chaudhary has been associated with various activities aimed at protecting what he and his followers perceive as Hindu interests, sometimes leading to tensions with other religious or ethnic communities. His involvement in violent incidents, such as the one in Ghaziabad, has brought him under legal scrutiny.Police Clarify: No Bangladeshis foundFollowing the attack, the Ghaziabad police conducted a thorough investigation and clarified that there were no Bangladeshi nationals among the families living in the slums. The police confirmed that these families are, in fact, residents of Shahjahanpur in Uttar Pradesh. The allegations of their foreign origins were found to be baseless.In response to the violence, the Ghaziabad police have registered an FIR against Pinky Chaudhary and his supporters under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. The charges include assault, inciting communal hatred, and causing public unrest. The police have assured that strict action will be taken against those responsible for the attack.A Call for HarmonyThis incident has raised concerns about the rising instances of communal violence and the targeting of vulnerable communities based on unfounded accusations. The Ghaziabad police have urged the public to maintain communal harmony and not fall prey to divisive elements that seek to create fear and mistrust among different communities.
