Bengaluru, November 10, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Tuesday questioned RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat over the alleged involvement of individuals associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in an interstate ammunition-smuggling racket following the seizure of 44,250 live cartridges in Bihar and Haryana.
Kharge demanded answers from Bhagwat and the BJP over photographs purportedly showing some of the accused wearing RSS uniforms. He described the seizure as a serious national security concern and called for a thorough investigation into the alleged network.
In a statement, the minister questioned whether the individuals in the photographs were RSS members and, if so, what positions they held in the organisation. He also sought clarity on their alleged involvement, intentions and the people they were working for.
Kharge asked who the intended recipients of the 44,250 cartridges were and whether the ammunition was meant for organised criminal networks, extremist groups or other unlawful activities.
He also called for an investigation into reports that the seized cartridges carried markings associated with the Khadki ammunition factory in Pune. Questioning how government-manufactured ammunition could have entered the illegal market, he demanded that investigators identify the licensed arms dealers and intermediaries allegedly involved in its diversion.
Kharge criticised what he described as the silence of the BJP and RSS, arguing that organisations which frequently speak about nationalism and national security should also be accountable when individuals allegedly associated with them face scrutiny in serious criminal investigations.
He said the investigation must establish how the cartridges were procured and transported, trace the alleged supply chain and identify those responsible for the illegal trade.
The minister also renewed his demand for the registration of the RSS, arguing that maintaining proper membership records would strengthen accountability and help establish organisational affiliations. Directly addressing Bhagwat, he said he was willing to facilitate the registration process personally and bear the registration fees.
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