Social media posts claim several men associated with Bajrang Dal, led by a local leader identified as Vipin Rajput, entered the Sagarpur area near Palam, carrying sticks and reciting Hanuman Chalisa
NEW DELHI — Muslim residents in Delhi’s Sagarpur area near Palam have alleged that members of a right-wing Hindu organisation attacked their homes following a dispute linked to Muharram flags.
It is claimed that the situation was allowed to sprawl out of control and the policemen present on the spot watched silently.
According to posts shared online, the incident took place on June 30. As per social media accounts, several men associated with Bajrang Dal, led by a local leader identified in the posts as Vipin Rajput, entered the locality carrying sticks while reciting the Hindu hymn, Hanuman Chalisa.
The posts further alleged that members of the group claimed that flags displayed as part of Muharram observances were Pakistani flags, an allegation that residents say inflamed communal tensions in the neighbourhood.
Videos shared online appear to show chaos in the locality, with people shouting as stones are pelted.
Several social media posts alleged that the situation quickly escalated into violence, with Muslim homes targeted. Residents also claimed that women were assaulted during the unrest, leaving several of them injured.
Some videos circulating online showed women alleging that they were beaten during the incident. However, the circumstances surrounding the footage and the identities of those involved have not been independently confirmed.
The allegations have also raised questions about the conduct of the police. Several social media users claimed that police personnel were present during the violence but failed to intervene to stop the clashes. Some posts further alleged that women were also assaulted during the police action. These claims have not been independently verified, and no official statement on the issue has been issued.
Social media posts additionally accused BJP leader Vipin Rajput and members of a Hindu organisation of attacking Muslim homes and participating in stone pelting.
The incident has sparked widespread reactions on social media, with many users demanding an impartial investigation into both the violence and the allegations surrounding the police response.
Tagging the Delhi Police, one user questioned its handling of the incident, writing, “Is police spineless? Where is law and order?”
Criticising the assertion by the Union Minister for Minority Affairs that Muslims were safe in India, another user wrote, “Mr Kiren Rijiju says India is the safest country for Muslims, but the reality is vice versa, especially in BJP-ruled areas where his party members are terrorising Muslims.”
Another social media user called for action against Hindu nationalist organisations, writing, “Ban RSS/Bajrang Dal. Bajrang Dal is funded by RSS. RSS is unregistered and has paid no taxes till date. Terrorism can’t be tolerated.”
As of now, Delhi Police have not publicly confirmed the sequence of events shown in the viral videos, the allegations made against those named in social media posts, or whether any action has been taken in connection with the incident.
