RSS opposes mass reclamation of mosques, calls for focus on social issues: Dattatreya Hosabale
New Delhi: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale has reiterated the organisation’s opposition to the mass reclamation of mosques allegedly built on demolished temples. In an interview with Kannada weekly Vikrama, Hosabale questioned the feasibility and consequences of reclaiming thousands of such sites, warning against societal hostility and urging focus on pressing social issues.
He acknowledged the Sangh’s support for the Ram Mandir movement and its backing for claims over Kashi Vishwanath in Varanasi and Krishna Janmabhoomi in Mathura. However, he cautioned against a broader push for reclaiming historical sites, stating, “Should we start digging up 30,000 mosques and attempt to reverse history? Would that not create more hostility and resentment in society? How far do we go in history?”
Hosabale emphasised that the demand for reclaiming these sites could divert attention from other significant societal challenges, such as eliminating untouchability and preserving cultural values. He also pointed out that reclaiming former temple sites turned into mosques should not take precedence over reviving Hindu values within communities.
“The Sangh has never said anybody should ignore issues like preservation of culture and languages, conversions, cow slaughter, or love jihad,” he said, cautioning against a single-minded pursuit of historical reclamation at the cost of other concerns.
Hosabale further questioned whether a former temple that had been converted into a mosque should still be considered a divine space. He stressed that rather than focusing on reclaiming structures, efforts should be directed toward strengthening Hindu values within individuals and communities.
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Delhi: Man arrested in Rs 1.2-lakh UPI fraud case
New Delhi (PTI): The Delhi Police has arrested a 32-year-old man in connection with a mobile phone theft case linked to fraudulent UPI transactions worth over Rs 1.2 lakh, an official said on Tuesday.
The case pertains to an e-FIR registered at IGI Airport Metro police station after a mobile phone was stolen and subsequently used to carry out multiple unauthorised UPI transactions amounting to Rs 1,20,390, he said.
Police said the investigation relied on a multi-layered approach combining advanced cyber forensic tools with ground intelligence. An end-to-end analysis of 11 suspicious UPI transactions was carried out, along with profiling and physical verification of beneficiaries.
The probe revealed that the defrauded money was rapidly routed through multiple local merchant accounts, indicating a structured and well-planned fraud network, a senior police officer said.
During technical surveillance, one of the key beneficiaries, identified as Neetu from Haryana's Safidon, was traced and examined. Her questioning led police to the prime accused, Kushagra Ahuja.
The accused had no fixed residence and frequently changed locations to evade arrest, making the investigation challenging. Multiple raids were conducted across Delhi and the National Capital Region based on technical inputs and surveillance.
On May 1, specific intelligence inputs indicated his presence near Kashmere Gate in north Delhi. Acting swiftly, police teams launched a focused operation and apprehended Ahuja after an intensive search near the ISBT area.
