Hindus returning from a Hanuman Chalisa recitation were attacked in Bihar’s Jamui. A mob surrounded their convoy, pelting stones and bricks, and vandalising several vehicles. According to the media reports, Hindu activists claimed that the attackers were Muslims. Women were also injured in the violence. Police officials arrived, and internet services in Jamui were suspended. Authorities have arrested many individuals in connection with the attack.
According to the media reports, activists from the Hindu Swabhiman organization gathered in Baliadih village, Jamui on Sunday for a Hanuman Chalisa recitation. A mob near a mosque attacked their vehicles as they were returning. The attack occurred as the convoy passed through a Muslim-majority area and the mob shattered vehicle windows and threw stones. Several activists, including Hindu Swabhiman district president Nitish Kumar and activist Khushbu Pandey, sustained serious injuries.
According to the media reports, women and children were also present during the attack. One injured activist said, “We were returning after reciting Hanuman Chalisa when suddenly 300-400 people attacked us.” Another activist mentioned that they were pelted with stones and their vehicles were damaged without provocation while passing through the Muslim area.
Khushbu Pandey, injured in the attack, said, “The Hanuman Chalisa event was held at Bhaleshwar Nath Temple in Baliadih village. After receiving Prasad, as we were heading back, stone-pelting started suddenly near a mosque. Vehicles were vandalized, and chants of ‘Allahu Akbar’ were heard.” She further claimed that there was a plan to target specific individuals, and discussions about attacking the police were also taking place. Many Hindu activists were reportedly stranded in the area for hours. In the videos shared on social media, stone pelting can be seen.
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