HALDWANI, April 5, 2023 (TBINN)
In the wake of alleged Hindutva mob stopping Muslims in Uttarakhand’s Haldwani from offering namaz and attacking an Imam, disruption took place in Sarna Kothi, an area dominated by Hindus.
Zafar Siddique, a lawyer, told the Press that around 50 to 60 men from Hindutva organisation Bajrang Dal disrupted Taraweeh, special Ramzan prayers held at night during which long portions of the Quran are read by the congregation.
Zafar Siddique, who owns the building where the prayers were being held, said that the mob slapped the Imam and assaulted another worshipper, who suffered injuries. They tried to attack me as well but someone told them that I am a lawyer and then they backed off, Zadar added.
Zafar claimed that police officials were present during the attack and accused the administration of supporting the mob, which was led by local Hindutva leader Mukesh Bhat.
On this, Nanital’s Senior Superintendent of Police Pankaj Bhatt told the Press that a case has been filed against those who opposed the prayers under Indian Penal Code Sections 147 (Rioting), 323 (voluntarily causing hurt) and 506 (criminal intimidation) based on a complaint from Muslims.
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