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Hindu Raksha Dal Defaces Bahadur Shah Zafar Mural in Mistaken Identity Incident

The group believed the mural at Ghaziabad railway station depicted Aurangzeb, prompting legal action and public backlash over the defacement of public property.

On the painting being that of Bahadur Shah Zafar, HRD chief Pinki Chaudhary said, “What has been done is done now. We can’t say much. We are also ready to face FIR and legal action.” (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)
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Overview

  • Members of the Hindu Raksha Dal defaced a mural at Ghaziabad railway station, mistaking it for a depiction of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.
  • Railway officials clarified that the mural actually portrayed Bahadur Shah Zafar, the last Mughal emperor and a figure of resistance against British colonial rule.
  • The Railway Protection Force has filed an FIR against unidentified individuals under the Railway Act, with CCTV footage being reviewed as part of the investigation.
  • Hindu Raksha Dal leaders have claimed responsibility for the act, defending their actions while expressing readiness to face legal proceedings.
  • The incident has sparked widespread public discussion on historical narratives, heritage preservation, and the misuse of public spaces for ideological purposes.