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Delhi Fish Sellers Allegedly Threatened Over Meat Sales Near Temple

A viral video has prompted police investigations as political leaders clash over the incident's implications for communal harmony and religious sentiments.

CR Park Market 1, adjacent to a temple, in Delhi, India, on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
At Market No. 1, CR Park, on Wednesday. (Vipin Kumar//HT)
Senior police officers said the video is “dated” and they are verifying when the incident took place. (Representative photo)
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Overview

  • Fish sellers in Delhi's Chittaranjan Park reported being threatened by individuals objecting to meat sales near a temple, as shown in a viral video.
  • The video depicts men in saffron kurtas questioning vendors and invoking religious sentiments, but police are working to verify its timing and authenticity.
  • TMC MP Mahua Moitra accused BJP-affiliated individuals of intimidation, alleging attempts to target the Bengali community, while BJP leaders refuted these claims.
  • The BJP emphasized the fish market's legal status and its vendors' respect for the temple, suggesting the video was politically motivated to disrupt community peace.
  • Police have not received formal complaints but are investigating the incident, which has fueled broader political and communal debates in the area.