Watch: Ghaziabad Leader Sushil Prajapati Gets Hero’s Welcome After Bail In Rape Case

Sushil Prajapati, head of the Hindu Yuva Vahini Ghaziabad unit, walked out of jail on bail after about eight months in judicial custody in a rape case, and was greeted by cheering supporters, drawing sharp criticism over the public celebration.

Videos from the event, widely shared on social media, showed Prajapati being garlanded several times and lifted onto the shoulders of supporters. A large crowd joined the procession, moving through local streets while chanting slogans and showering flowers.

Hindu Yuva Vahini leader rape case Ghaziabad: allegations and arrest

Prajapati was arrested in August 2025, following a complaint from an LLB student. The student alleged sexual assault, leading police to book Prajapati under relevant sections and send Prajapati to jail, where Prajapati remained until the recent bail order.

According to the student’s statement, Prajapati allegedly invited the student to a flat, claiming a senior advocate would be present. The complaint said the student was drugged there and raped. The case has been moving through the legal process since the FIR was registered.

Key case details are summarised below in a simple format for clarity:

Hindu Yuva Vahini leader rape case Ghaziabad: political and online reactions

The visuals of the reception sparked anger online, with many users questioning how an accused in a rape case could be celebrated. One widely shared post criticised the scenes and linked them to wider worries about crime against women and political support.

A country where rapists are not just freed from jail but also given a Heroes Welcome 🤬
Sushil Prajapati, Hindu Yuva Vahini, was arrested in August 2025 after an LLB student accused him of drugging and raping her....now he is doing a grand Roadshow.

Is this Vishwaguru?? pic.twitter.com/RLpF1A2GWr

— D (@Deb_livnletliv) May 19, 2026

Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister and Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav criticised the “welcome” for an accused in a rape case and targeted the BJP over women’s safety. The criminal case against Prajapati remains before the court, while the welcome event took place in Ghaziabad.