Last Updated: Wednesday, January 20, 2016 – 10:35
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Zee Media Bureau
New Delhi: Away from the spotlight, a private army is taking shape in western Uttar Pradesh. Called the ‘Dharma Sena’, the outfit is being projected as the symbol of Hindu resistance to the growth of the Islamic State.
Raised by an outfit known as Hindu Swabhiman, headquartered in Dasna in Ghaziabad, the Dharma Sena reportedly has 15,000 ‘soldiers’ who are ready to fight, even die, to safeguard their faith.
However, the police top brass appears to be unaware of the presence of Dharma Sena. TOI quoted IG Meerut Zone, Alok Sharma, as saying, “We do not have any report on such activity taking place. I will certainly look into the matter.”