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7 Instances Of Attacks On Hindus By Islamists For Reciting Hanuman Chalisa

February 18, 2025
The Commune

A few days ago, members of the Hindu Swabhiman organization were attacked by a Muslim mob in Jamui, Bihar, while returning from a Hanuman Chalisa recitation. This is not the first time that this has occurred. Over the past few years, there have been multiple incidents of attacks on Hindus or Hindu groups reciting the Hanuman Chalisa across India. 

This report highlights seven major incidents of attacks by Muslim mobs on individuals or groups reciting the Hanuman Chalisa from 2022 to 2025.

#1 Jamui, Bihar

In Jamui, Bihar, on 16 February 2025, a group of Hindus returning from a Hanuman Chalisa recitation were attacked by a mob. The attack took place as they passed through a Muslim-majority area near a mosque. The mob pelted stones, damaged vehicles, and injured several individuals, including women and children. Activists from the Hindu Swabhiman organization, who were part of the group, were also injured. The police responded, and internet services were suspended in the area. Several individuals were arrested, and a case was registered in connection with the attack.

#2 Auto Driver Threatens Temple Over Hanuman Chalisa in Bilaspur

In January 2025, auto driver Ishaq Khan in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, threatened a priest and sevadaar at Dakshin Mukhi Hanuman Mandir after Hanuman Chalisa was played on a loudspeaker. Khan made objectionable comments about Hindu deities and Lord Ram, and threatened to damage the temple and remove the loudspeaker. The incident, captured by CCTV, angered local Hindu groups, prompting a protest. The police quickly arrested Khan, who claimed the loudspeaker disturbed his sleep.

#3 Hindu Shop Owner Attacked In Bengaluru For Playing Hanuman Chalisa

In March 2025, Mukesh Kumar, a Hindu shop owner in Bengaluru’s Siddanna Galli, was attacked by a group of youths for playing Hanuman Chalisa and other devotional songs in his shop near a mosque. The altercation began when the accused, identified as Suleiman, Shahnawaz, and Rohit, objected to the music during the Azaan time. The situation escalated into physical violence, with the attackers dragging Mukesh out of his shop and assaulting him. The victim, who had faced extortion attempts by the accused previously, filed a complaint. An FIR was registered after a protest by local traders, and three main accused were arrested.

#4 Stone Pelting Over Hanuman Chalisa In Vadodara

A clash broke out in Ektanagar, Vadodara, on 13 March 2024, after a Muslim crowd protested the playing of Hanuman Chalisa at a local temple. The argument escalated into a fight, with stone pelting and damage to loudspeakers. Three people—two Hindus and one Muslim—were injured. The police arrived swiftly, arresting three individuals, including both Hindu and Muslim youths, and registering an FIR against seven people.

#5 Hindu Man Attacked In Bhavnagar Over Hanuman Chalisa Dispute

Rajendrabhai Chauhan, a Vishwa Hindu Parishad member, was attacked in Bhavnagar on 1 February 2024, by Sahil Padarshi and Shaukat Mankad, allegedly over a dispute regarding playing Hanuman Chalisa. Chauhan claims the attack followed a prior altercation over the religious chant, which had been turned off by the accused months earlier. The attackers, armed with an iron pipe, struck Chauhan in the head, causing injury. The accused’s father, Munna, later threatened Chauhan. Police have registered an FIR and are investigating, though the incident’s connection to Hanuman Chalisa was not mentioned in the FIR.

#6 Bajrang Dal Workers Attacked In Saharanpur Over Hanuman Chalisa

In Mandebas village, Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, Bajrang Dal workers were attacked on 20 June 2023, after reciting Hanuman Chalisa at a local temple. The attackers, including Salim, Alijan, and others, allegedly used sticks, stones, and bricks, with one assailant, Azam, reportedly firing a shot. Three victims, including a disabled person, were injured.

The Bajrang Dal workers filed a complaint, accusing the attackers of attempting to kill them. The police, however, claim the incident was due to a DJ dispute.

#7 Bajrang Dal Workers Attacked in Haldwani Over Hanuman Chalisa Recitation

In Haldwani, Uttarakhand, Bajrang Dal workers were attacked after reciting Hanuman Chalisa at a local temple. The workers, Rakshit, Dev, and Manas, were returning home when a group on motorcycles attacked them at Sheeshmahal gate. Local residents apprehended three suspects, and an angry crowd gathered at the police station. Hindu organizations, led by Mayor Jogendra Rautela, held a panchayat demanding swift arrests. The police had arrested 10 suspects.

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