Bajrang Dal members confronted two men for allegedly hiding their religious identity while selling food at a roadside stall in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The men wore t-shirts with “Jai Shri Ram” printed on them to disguise their true identities.
Activists’ Actions
According to a report, the incident began when two Bajrang Dal activists visited the eatery owned by Bauwa Savita. They ordered snacks but found the taste of the vegetable kebabs suspicious. When they questioned the vendor’s identity, tensions rose. The vendor, identified as Mohammed Kallu, revealed his name to the police.
Alert Bajrang Dal workers caught a youth selling Food items by wearing Saffron clothes and hiding his identity by saying his name in kallu.
Related NewsTurned out his name is Mohammed Kallupic.twitter.com/vw60McRBSo
— Megh Updates 🚨™ (@MeghUpdates) October 26, 2024
Community Tensions
This situation angered Hindu groups and raised community tensions. A video of the confrontation between the Bajrang Dal activists and the vendors quickly went viral on social media, causing chaos.
Formal Complaint
Bajrang Dal representatives filed a formal complaint with local authorities. They demanded immediate action against the vendor and the shop owner. They condemned the incident as a breach of trust and argued it targeted the faith of Hindu customers.
