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Tension in Jagtial After Eidgah Damaged Before Eid Ul Fitr
Tension arose in Narsimhulapally, Jagtial district, after right-wing activists reportedly damaged an Eidgah. The incident occurred before Eid ul Fitr, leading to condemnation and allegations of biased police conduct.
Communal tension arose in Narsimhulapally village, Beerpur mandal, Jagtial district, after an Eidgah was allegedly damaged by right-wing activists. According to Majlis Bachao Tehreek (MBT) spokesperson Amjed Ullah Khan, police stopped Muslims from prayers on private land designated for the Eidgah. Khan said the land belongs to Shaik Imam, and local revenue authorities verified its status. He added that police barricaded roads, which allowed right-wing elements to damage the Eidgah. Khan also stated that the Muslim community has been offering Eid prayers for years on Shaik Imam's land, with a portion designated as Eidgah land.
Key Facts
- An Eidgah was allegedly damaged in Narsimhulapally, Jagtial district, by right-wing activists.
- The incident occurred just before Eid ul Fitr.
- Police had barricaded the site, allegedly preventing Muslims from prayers, according to the MBT.
- Amjed Ullah Khan stated the land is private property, verified by local revenue authorities.
- Khan said Muslims have been offering Eid prayers on the land for years.
- Khan alleges the police selectively used Section 144 to stop Muslims from prayers.
- Khan condemned the Superintendent of Police's conduct as biased and unjust.
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Research Sources
- The Siasat Daily — Row erupts in Jagtial after eidgah demolition ahead of Eid