Who Is Monu Manesar? The Bajrang Dal Leader Accused Of Inciting Communal Clashes In Nuh

Monu Manesar, a Bajrang Dal member who is wanted in connection with the killing of two Muslim men in Bhiwani, is at the center of the communal violence that broke out in Nuh during a religious procession on Monday.

The police said the violence was triggered after rumors spread that Manesar would be attending the procession. A video of him, who is at large, over his possible presence was also circulated online on Sunday.

Two police officers were killed and as many as 200 people were injured in the clashes that broke out a little later after 2pm the next day.

Who is Monu Manesar?

Monu Manesar, also known as Mohit Yadav alias Monu Manesar, is a prominent figure associated with the Bajrang Dal in Haryana. He is the head of the cow vigilante wing of the organization. Monu Manesar came into the spotlight after being booked in connection with the killing of two Muslim men in Bhiwani district, Haryana.

The victims, Junaid and Nasir, were found dead inside a charred vehicle on February 16. Their families accused members of the Bajrang Dal of abducting and murdering them, but the outfit has denied these allegations.

Monu Manesar, however, refuted any involvement in the Bhiwani killings. He has gained influence in the region and has been seen in pictures with police officials and bureaucrats in the past.

Additionally, he had a YouTube channel showcasing his cow vigilante activities, where the group was shown catching cow smugglers. The channel had gained popularity and even received a silver play button from YouTube in October 2022 for crossing 1 lakh subscribers. However, it appears that his YouTube channel has since disappeared from the platform.

Reports suggest that Monu Manesar holds a polytechnic diploma and joined the Bajrang Dal during his second year of college. His presence at a religious procession organized by the Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad is said to have triggered the Nuh communal violence.

Following the spread of rumors about his attendance, clashes erupted, leading to the death of two police officers and injuries to around 200 individuals. As of the current information, Monu Manesar is at large.