On Friday, Bulandshahr witnessed tensions and chaos following the Jumma Namaz. Islamists protested and pelted stones in Bulandshahr over the remarks made by Dasna Temple Mahant Narsinghanand Saraswati. Reportedly, a police officer was injured as a result of the stone pelting. Heavy police and PAC forces were deployed to control the situation across the region.
According to the media reports, the incident occurred in the Sikandrabad area where a large number of Islamists gathered outside Hazrat Ali Mosque to protest against the statements made by Narsinghanand about Prophet Muhammad. A section of the crowd started pelting stones at the police when the police tried to calm the situation down during the protest. Inspector Ravi Ratan of Sikandrabad Kotwali was injured and was subsequently rushed to the hospital for treatment.
District Magistrate CP Singh and Senior Superintendent of Police Shlok Kumar rushed to the scene following the incident of stone-pelting. Additional police forces were called to disperse the mob. Police took eight individuals into custody in connection with the violence. Surveillance across the region was also intensified while the situation was initially brought under control following the afternoon protests. However, tensions occurred again following the evening prayers as members of the Muslim community once again gathered on the streets. The local police attempted to calm the situation but the stone pelting resumed.
Additional forces were called in, including the officers from nearby police stations and PAC units, to control the situation. As a result of the violence, many shopkeepers were forced to close their shops early. A heavy police presence was maintained throughout the night to prevent further escalation of the situation.
Following the violence, the police started a crackdown on those who were involved in stone-pelting. Eight individuals were taken into custody. Two cases have been registered by the police in connection with the stone-pelting incidents as of now. SSP Shlok Kumar emphasised that strict action will be taken against those responsible for disturbing the peace.
He added that law enforcement agencies were monitoring very closely social media platforms to prevent the spread of false information or inflammatory content. He said, ‘If anyone is found spreading misinformation or attempting to incite further violence, they will face legal consequences’. The authorities have urged the public to remain calm and avoid gathering in large numbers.
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