Right-Wing Groups Accused of Harassing Couples in Ghaziabad and Jabalpur Parks

Members of Hindu outfits reportedly engaged in moral policing ahead of Valentine’s Day, prompting police action and public criticism.

In Ghaziabad, members of the Hindu Jagriti Manch were seen wielding sticks and questioning couples at Swarn Jayanti Park, demanding ID cards and details of their relationships.
Police in Ghaziabad registered an FIR against the group's national president, Vipin Gurjar, and another unidentified individual under criminal intimidation charges after videos of the incident went viral.
In Jabalpur, members of Hindu outfits, including Bajrang Dal and Hindu Vishwa Parishad, locked park gates to prevent couples from entering, citing concerns about 'love jihad' and public obscenity.
The groups linked their actions to cultural preservation, claiming Valentine's Day promotes Western values and coincides with the anniversary of the 2019 Pulwama terror attack.
Public criticism of these actions has grown on social media, with many condemning the behavior as harassment and calling for stricter police intervention.