Daksh Chaudhary and his followers punish a 35 yrs old Muslim man over allegations of luring a 17 yrs old Hindu girl to convert her to Islam under Love Jihad truce.

Hindutva Activist Daksh Chaudhary Punishes Married Man Imran Over ‘Love Jihad’ Claim After He Elopes with 17-Year-Old Hindu Girl. Police Launch Probe.

Upendra Bharti | HENB | Ghaziabad | Feb 14, 2026:: A controversy has erupted after a viral video showed Hindutva activist Daksh Chaudhary leading a group of men in assaulting a married Muslim man, over allegations of “love jihad” involving a 17-year-old Hindu girl. The incident, reportedly linked to the Ghaziabad area, has triggered debate over moral policing, communal tensions, and the role of social media influencers in sensitive interfaith matters. The Muslim man, identified as Imran, allegedly eloped with the 17-year-old Hindu girl, making an illicit sexual relationship with her, taking a Hindu name.

According to video circulating online, Chaudhary—who claims to have around three million followers on Instagram and describes himself as a gau raksha (cow protection) activist—accused Imran of eloping with the minor girl and concealing his identity by allegedly using a Hindu name, “Manish Chauhan.” Chaudhary further alleged that Imran was already married and had children, and framed the episode as part of what he called a broader “love jihad” conspiracy targeting Hindu women.h carries graphic content warnings, shows Imran being beaten by several individuals while pleading for mercy. In one clip, Imran appears with visible facial injuries, including a swollen eye. In another, Chaudhary is heard confronting him inside a vehicle, where the minor girl is also present. The activist is heard issuing threats and accusing the man of deception and exploitation. The girl, reported missing for nearly a month from the Etah district of Uttar Pradesh, is said to have left her home voluntarily, though the exact circumstances remain under investigation.

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The footage, some of which carries graphic content warnings, shows Imran being beaten by several individuals while pleading for mercy. In one clip, he appears with visible facial injuries, including a swollen eye. In another, Chaudhary is heard confronting him inside a vehicle, where the minor girl is also present. The activist is heard issuing threats and accusing the man of deception and exploitation. The girl, reported missing for nearly a month from the Etah district of Uttar Pradesh, is said to be a case of elopment, though the exact circumstances remain under investigation.

The Hindutva group associated with Chaudhary, named Gauseva, has positioned itself as working to “rescue” Hindu women from alleged interfaith exploitation. However, legal experts have repeatedly underlined that any allegations of coercion, statutory offences, or identity fraud must be addressed strictly through lawful procedures rather than mob action. The term “love jihad” itself remains politically and socially contentious. While some right-wing groups describe it as an organised campaign of religious conversion through romantic relationships, courts in multiple instances have called for case-specific evidence leading to an acceptance of the claim as a generalised conspiracy.

Initially, social media posts claimed the incident occurred in Delhi’s Karol Bagh. However, police clarified that it took place in Ghaziabad and not in central Delhi. Authorities stated that the matter is under investigation and that appropriate legal action will follow based on evidence. No official statement has yet confirmed the specific charges being examined, including potential offences related to assault, abduction, or statutory violations under laws protecting minors.

The episode has once again spotlighted the growing trend of moral policing in interfaith relationships across parts of northern India. Observers warn that such incidents risk deepening communal divisions and undermining due process. Civil society groups have urged authorities to ensure both accountability for mob reaction and a thorough, impartial probe into the allegations involving the minor girl.

As the investigation proceeds, the case underscores the volatile intersection of social media influence, communal politics, and personal relationships—raising broader questions about law enforcement, digital mobilisation, and the preservation of social harmony.
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