Hate Graffiti Targeting Muslims Found on Delhi–Dehradun Highway in Saharanpur

Lucknow: Hate speech graffiti targeting Muslims has appeared on a national highway in Saharanpur. The messages, which reportedly read “This road is not for Muslims,” were painted on the railings along the upper stretch of the Delhi–Dehradun National Highway (NH-72A).

Following a complaint by an employee of the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI), local police registered a case under Section 153A and 290 of the Indian Penal Code against unidentified individuals associated with the Hindu Raksha Dal.

A video circulating on social media shows two young women reportedly spray-painting hate slogans on the highway railings. A vehicle with a Uttarakhand registration number is also visible in the footage. Authorities are currently verifying the authenticity of the video.

Police Superintendent (Rural) Sagar Jain stated that steps have been taken to remove the graffiti and assured that the culprits would be arrested soon.

Police investigations are ongoing.