
In Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, Bajrang Dal activists disrupted a birthday party at a cafe, alleging 'love jihad' and assaulting two Muslim youths among the attendees. Police initially fined the youths and a cafe staffer for disturbing the peace. Following social media outcry and the release of videos, an FIR was registered against named Bajrang Dal members and others for assault and rioting. The nursing student who hosted the party stated her friends were attacked and police asked victims to leave, while police termed the 'love jihad' claims baseless.