A major revelation occurred during the Navratri Garba celebrations at Viva College in Virar, adjacent to Mumbai. A leaked chat revealed extensive planning by non-Hindu boys during the Garba festival. Considering the seriousness of the matter, statements like “Don’t leave a single Hindu girl alone” surfaced in the chat. The police immediately registered an FIR and launched an investigation.
During festivals, people forget everything and mingle with others, but this incident has become a cause for concern for the safety and social harmony of the cultural festival.
What was revealed in the chat?
In this chat, boys named Shahid and Faiz were seen conversing, discussing plans to infiltrate the Garba festival and target Hindu girls. The chat discussed a plot to trap them in a love trap. Plans to molest and sexually assault them were also mentioned. The words “Don’t leave a single Hindu girl alone” further escalated the controversy.
Hindu organizations expressed outrage.
The leak of this chat sparked outrage among Hindu organizations, who demanded strict police action. Organizations say that such thinking is highly objectionable during a sacred festival like Navratri. Protests were held, calling it an attempt to disrupt social harmony. The college administration and police are being questioned regarding security.
Police Action and Case Registered
After the controversy escalated, the police took swift action and registered a case. The FIR mentions sections 299 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 2023, Section 3(5) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), 2023, and Section 67 of the Trafficking in Women Act, 2000.
The police say that the investigation is being expedited and strict action will be taken against the culprits. The question is why such hateful thinking is flourishing during festivals and cultural events, and who are the people behind it, inciting youth.