VHP Activists Block Road In Bhopal After Police Object To Girls Carrying Swords During Durga Vahini Yatra; Procession Later Allowed

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh - The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) activists impeded a road on Sunday when the police expressed concerns over minor girls carrying swords during a Shakti Sanchalan Yatra organized by the VHP Matrushakti Durga Vahini. Activists hurled slogans at assistant commissioner of police (ACP) Richa Jain, who raised the objection.

Police officials revealed that the organizers had not notified them beforehand that swords would be part of the procession. According to reports, the VHP had planned the Shakti Sanchalan Yatra to kick off at their office in Chhola Mandir, with schoolgirls taking part in the march. ACP Jain contested the use of swords, asserting that their mention was absent in the event's permission application.

She pointed out that the sharp weapons could cause injuries. The girls had been supplied with 17 swords, along with a few airguns. VHP activists halted the road and chanted slogans against ACP Jain. The commotion was later quelled after additional police officials stepped in. The procession was subsequently permitted to continue with the weapons in tow.