Vikas Verma, Bajrang Dal leader, urged people to ensure that no Dussehra celebration happens without acquiring a new weapon—such as a sword, trishul, or licensed gun. He encouraged Hindus to resort to violence if necessary to protect their religion. He also claimed that 33% of Dehradun’s population are non-Hindus who slaughter 50-100 cows daily before Hindus wake up.