By MEER FAISAL / Maktoob Media
In Madhya Pradesh’s Khargone, anti-Muslim violence that emanated from Ram Navami processions on 10 April left a trail of destruction for the Muslim community.
Dozens of Muslim houses were set on fire by Hindutva rioters on 10 April. A day after, on 11 April, the Madhya Pradesh BJP government demolished homes and shops belonging to Muslims.
Hindutva violence broke out in the Talab Chowk area of the Khargone city. Subsequently, anti-Muslim violence unleashed in the Gaushala Marg, Tabadi Chowk, Sanjay Nagar and Motipura areas. Ibris, 28-year-old Muslim was killed during the violence and at least 40 were injured in the violence by Hindutva groups.
A plastic factory of Arif Sufi was set on fire by Hindutva mob on 15 April midnight. Everything in the factory were burnt into ashes. Arif says to Maktoob he is in loss of at least four to five million lacs Indian rupee and his only means of earning has gone forever. Photo: Meer Faisal/Maktoob
Mohsin Khan had only one source of income: his mobile shop. On 11 April, the shop was demolished in the Madhya Pradesh BJP-led government’s “anti-encroachment” drive in Khargone. Photo: Meer Faisal/Maktoob
Mohammad Nadeem Shaikh, a 36-year-old resident of Gulshan Nagar, was sleeping in his house with his family when he heard his house being demolished. In the presence of many police officials and other functionaries, his house was being razed to the ground by a JCB. Photo: Meer Faisal/Maktoob
Amina had her bakery near Talab Chowk in Khargone. It was demolished by the government authorities. Amina said to Maktoob that her husband was framed by the police in the cases of violence and she lives in a rented accommodation now. “We are in a devastated condition,” the Muslim woman said. Photo: Meer Faisal/Maktoob
This article first appeared on maktoobmedia.com