Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh — In a major law-and-order crackdown, Ghaziabad Police have taken strict action after videos of swords being distributed publicly went viral, prompting widespread concern over public safety and potential communal tension in the city.
The incident came to light when social media clips showed members of a local group handing out swords and other sharp weapons to passersby in the Shalimar Garden area of Ghaziabad. In response, police registered an FIR against organisers of the event and initiated pursuit of those involved.
During the operation, 10 members of the Hindu Raksha Dal were arrested for their alleged roles in distributing the weapons and inciting unrest. Authorities also seized several swords and are tracking down additional suspects named in the case, including the group’s leader, who is currently on the run.
Officials said the action was necessary to prevent escalation of communal tensions and ensure peace in the city. Police reiterated that possession and distribution of lethal weapons without licence is illegal and undermines public safety.
Local residents expressed relief at the swift police intervention, while political figures have weighed in on broader implications for law and order in the region following the unsettling incident.
Reported by Anam Siddiqui.
