By Sayima Ahmad
Tensions have escalated in Bareilly of Uttar Pradesh during a large procession commemorating “Eid Milad un Nabi,” a festival that marks the birthday of the Prophet Muhammad. The Hindu community blocked the procession route, leading to a standoff between the two groups.
The video of the incident that surfaced on social media on Sunday shows the Muslim group, carrying religious flags confronted by Hindus who blocked the road and shouted religious slogans.
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The situation escalated with both sides exchanging religious chants, leading to a tense standoff. The police force is seen to mediate between the two groups, to manage the situation which has reportedly been ongoing for several hours.
“On the spot, the police and administration talked to both the parties and after convincing them, sent them back to their homes. Peace and order are completely maintained. As a precautionary measure, the police force has been deployed at all sensitive points,” Bareilly police wrote on X.
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