Overview
- An FIR lists 16 identified accused from Hindu Raksha Dal, including leader Pinky Chaudhary, with 25–30 more unnamed individuals cited.
- Charges include BNS sections 191(2) for rioting, 191(3) for rioting with a deadly weapon, and 127(2) for wrongful confinement, with officials indicating more sections may be added.
- In a video, Chaudhary claimed roughly 250 swords were distributed and urged Hindus to arm themselves against Muslims.
- Police teams are raiding suspected hideouts and maintaining heightened watch on Shalimar Garden and nearby localities such as Shaheed Nagar and Pasonda.
- Officials’ arrest tallies evolved from six in initial updates to ten later on Monday, reflecting a fast-moving investigation.