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Bareilly Birthday Party Turns Violent After Vigilantes Cry ‘Love Jihad’ - WATCH Video
A birthday celebration at a Bareilly cafe turned violent after alleged Bajrang Dal members stormed in over “love jihad” claims, prompting police to file an FIR against two named accused and 25 others.
A birthday party at a cafe in Bareilly turned violent when members of Bajrang Dal allegedly stormed in, accusing a nursing student of “love jihad” for celebrating with friends from the other community. The group reportedly assaulted attendees and raised slogans, sparking outrage and a viral video on social media.
Following the incident, Bareilly Police registered a complaint on Monday against - Rishabh Thakur and Deepak Pathak and 25 other unknown persons involved in the brawl.
According to the complaint filed by the cafe owner, Shailendra Gangwar, Rishabh and Deepak, who are self-proclaimed cow vigilantes, have previously caused disturbances in the area over “love jihad” and other issues. On December 27, they allegedly arrived with 20–25 unidentified individuals around 2 pm, created a ruckus, hurled abuses, assaulted staff and guests, issued threats, and caused extensive damage to the cafe’s property, leading to significant financial losses.
“On December 27, information was received about a fight at a restaurant in the Prem Nagar police station area. Our team swiftly arrived at the scene and restored order. A complaint was filed, and a case has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS),” Circle Officer Ashutosh Shivam said as per a report by ANI.
Although Rishabh and Deepak, both local residents, were alleged to have links with the Bajrang Dal, the organisation’s Bareilly coordinator, Aryan Chaudhary as per reports denied the claim, stating they had no association with the group.
The two youths - Shaan and Waqaib, along with the cafe owner were briefly detained for “breach of peace” but later released on personal bonds. “Shaan and Waqaib, along with the cafe owner, were detained after a heated argument between the two sides. The cafe had been booked for the birthday celebration by them,” said Rajbali Singh, Station House Officer of Prem Nagar police station, Indian Express reported.
Authorities are examining CCTV footage and videos to identify other individuals involved. No serious injuries were reported, and no one required hospitalisation.
This is not the first such violent incident at a Bareilly celebration this month. On Christmas night, a dispute at My Bar Headquarters hotel escalated when a group allegedly assaulted a woman over a table disagreement. The attackers, reportedly intoxicated, smashed a glass bottle on her head. Police have identified six individuals through CCTV footage and filed charges; the investigation is ongoing.
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Bareilly Birthday Party Turns Violent After Vigilantes Cry ‘Love Jihad’ - WATCH Video
A birthday celebration at a Bareilly café turned violent after alleged Bajrang Dal members stormed in over “love jihad” claims, prompting police to file an FIR against two named accused and 25 others., India News, Times Now
