Two Bajrang Dal activists were arrested on 11 October for carrying out celebratory firing during 'Shastra Puja' on the occasion of Vijayadashami in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad city.
After the celebratory firing, the Bajrang Dal activists were also seen posing for a photograph.
'Shastra Puja' or weapon worship is a part of the Vijaydashmi celebrations. In the video, the workers and participants in the 'Shastra Puja' can be seen firing shots and posing for photograph.
#WATCH Celebratory firing during 'Shastra Puja' by Bajrang Dal on the occasion of #Vijayadashami in Moradabad (UP). 2 arrested. pic.twitter.com/BsNxhc7AMs
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) October 11, 2016
Uttar Pradesh: Bajrang Dal workers held 'Shastra Puja' (arms worship) on the special occasion of #Vijayadashami in Moradabad pic.twitter.com/IIDTuL3Z1q
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) October 11, 2016
Uttar Pradesh: VHP workers hold 'Shastra Puja' (arms worship) on the special occasion of #Vijayadashami in Moradabad pic.twitter.com/4jK4W1o0Tc
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) October 11, 2016