New Delhi: A graffiti on the Delhi-Dehradun National Highway (NH-72A) near Uttar Pradesh’s Behatigarh has triggered a massive controversy as it read, “this road is not allowed for Muslims”.
The hate words against Muslims
The police have reportedly registered and launched a probe into the matter. According to Behatigarh Police, the words “Yeh sadak Musalmanon ke liye nahin hai” were written in Hindi on the roadside. Also, its English translation, “This road is not allowed for Muslims”, was painted onto an iron bridge’s railing on the same road.
Samajwadi Party MLA Rais Shaikh took to X and wrote, “The incident in Ghaziabad is very disturbing. Reports say Hindu Raksha Dal members wrote “This road is not for Muslims.” Spreading hate and damaging public property cannot be ignored. I request the authorities to take strict action.”
The incident in Ghaziabad is very disturbing. Reports say Hindu Raksha Dal members wrote “This road is not for Muslims.” Spreading hate and damaging public property cannot be ignored. I request the authorities to take strict action. #Muslim #UP pic.twitter.com/Z8alPixHgT
— Rais Shaikh (@rais_shk) February 27, 2026
Case registered by Police
According to news agency PTI, based on a complaint filed by an employee of the National Highways Authority of India, the police have registered a case against unidentified workers of ‘Hindu Raksha Dal’ under Section 353(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Recently, Muslims in Jyotirmath in Uttarakhand were barred from offering namaz at the Jyotirmath Nagar Palika premises. The order was passed by the administration after a row erupted over the people of the community offering namaz at an under construction hall. On the other hand, in Uttar Pradesh’s Mohammadganj, Muslims are being forced to walk for long distances, at least 2 kilometres to offer namaz.