Despite the heavy security measures in Uttar Pradesh, a series of incidents aimed at creating communal disharmony have been reported during the Holi celebrations.
These events, particularly targeting mosques, have raised concerns about the potential for religious tensions in the state. On March 14, in the communally sensitive Sambhal district, a group of individuals allegedly vandalized a mosque by spraying colors and writing “Jai Shree Ram” on its entrance.
The mosque committee quickly filed a complaint at the Hayatnagar police station, naming individuals such as Veeresh, Brajesh, Satish, Harswaroop, Shivom, and Vinod as the culprits. In their complaint, the committee also accused the group of throwing colors inside the mosque, further disrespecting the sanctity of the religious space.
In a separate incident, in Aligarh, a similar act of provocation occurred during a Holi procession. A group of people, while celebrating the festival outside the Abdul Karim Masjid at Abdul Karim Chowk, attempted to throw color on the mosque, despite it being covered with tarpaulin to protect it from such acts.
The situation was made worse by the crowd’s provocative behavior, as they danced and sang to inflammatory songs while chanting communal slogans. This was seen as a deliberate attempt to stir tensions in the area and provoke the local Muslim community.
This story was originally published in muslimmirror.com. Read the full story here.
