British Police Report Targets Hindu Extremism, Sparks Controversy

 London, April 30, 2025 – A leaked intelligence report by British police has stirred debate by identifying Hindu extremism as a growing concern in the UK, alleging its role in disrupting social harmony and exacerbating tensions with other communities, such as Sikhs and Muslims. The report, parts of which were disclosed to the British press, outlines three key claims: British Hindu extremists are aligning with far-right groups, sharing a mutual animosity toward Muslims; allies of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are interfering in UK elections; and European terrorists are drawing inspiration from Hindu extremism.

The report specifically cites meetings between Hindu extremists and Tommy Robinson, a far-right activist currently imprisoned, as evidence of collaboration. It also alleges that Modi’s supporters sent WhatsApp messages to British Hindus in 2019, urging them not to vote for the Labour Party, framing this as election meddling. Additionally, the report links Hindu extremism to the 2011 Norway attacks by Anders Breivik, who killed 77 people and reportedly found such ideologies appealing.

British Hindu groups have strongly rejected the report, labeling the claims “baseless, misleading, and false.” They point to the 2022 Leicester riots—where 105 Hindu homes and two temples were attacked, compared to no Muslim homes or mosques—arguing the narrative unfairly targets their community. Some UK lawmakers are now calling for the report’s full release to scrutinize its findings, particularly given its historical context of blaming Hindu extremism for the Leicester unrest.

The report’s allegations come against a backdrop of Britain’s broader social challenges. Studies indicate that 29% of minorities face discrimination in education and employment, with over 20% reporting issues with British police. Critics argue that the focus on Hindu extremism deflects from systemic failures to address religious and racial hatred in the UK. They highlight perceived double standards, noting that while British authorities downplayed race and religion in cases like the Pakistani grooming gangs to avoid tensions, they now openly target Hindu extremism.

This is not the first instance of such claims; a 2022 government report similarly pointed to Hindu extremism as a factor in the Leicester riots, a narrative that has since escalated. The current report’s serious accusations—ranging from inspiring terrorism to election interference—await substantiation. If unproven, the UK government may face pressure to issue an apology. For now, the controversy underscores the need for Britain to address its social divisions and curb hate crimes, rather than attributing complex societal issues to a single community.