Pasmanda Muslim body appeals for harmony, urges youth to refrain from action that may harm peace
Pasmanda Muslim body appeals for harmony, urges youth to refrain from action that may harm peace
New Delhi, Amid the row over the ‘I Love Muhammad’ campaign, an organisation of Pasmanda Muslims on Sunday condemned the recent lathicharge in Bareilly and appealed to the youth of the community to refrain from any action that could harm peace and harmony.
In a statement, the All India Pasmanda Muslim Mahaz clarified that the Kanpur controversy involved FIRs unrelated to the ‘I Love Muhammad’ campaign, despite deliberate attempts by some leaders to incite public sentiment. The organization claims the issue has been politicized, pointing to a factual report provided by its Kanpur unit to counter misinformation.
Regarding the Bareilly incident, the Mahaz stated that inflammatory speeches after Friday prayers led to police intervention and lathi-charges, resulting in injuries to several youths. They also questioned the government’s inaction despite provocative statements from Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan.
The All India Pasmanda Muslim Mahaz has specifically appealed to the Pasmanda Muslim community to avoid protests and confrontations, emphasizing that the current situation is not conducive for such actions. They urged the administration to adopt a balanced approach to law and order to restore normalcy.
The appeal comes amidst tensions in several Uttar Pradesh districts, including Barabanki, Mau, and Muzaffarnagar, following protests in Bareilly related to the ‘I Love Muhammad’ campaign. Police have reportedly conducted raids and arrested cleric Tauqeer Raza Khan. Security forces have been deployed, and social media is being monitored to maintain control.
In Barabanki’s Faizullaganj village, a banner displaying ‘I Love Muhammad’ was reportedly torn down, leading to communal tension. An investigation is underway after CCTV footage emerged showing a watchman allegedly using a stick to remove the banner. The watchman’s house was reportedly vandalized, and police have made arrests in connection with a procession taken out after the incident.
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