What is the news?
Yesterday i.e. on 19 February, communal violence broke out in 3 states of the country. There have been reports of violence from Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and Telangana. Stones were pelted at the Shivaji Jayanti procession in Bagalkot, Karnataka. At the same time, there was a dispute between two communities when a procession was taken out in front of the mosque in Hyderabad. In Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh too, there was a situation of tension over the alleged vandalism in the Durga temple complex.
What happened in Karnataka?
Stone pelting took place when the Shivaji Jayanti procession passed in front of the mosque in Bagalkot, Karnataka. Hindu groups alleged that stones were thrown from the mosque premises, leading to unrest. At the same time, the Muslim community says that controversial songs were being played on the DJ in the rally, on which the atmosphere deteriorated after raising objections. Police have imposed Section 144 for 4 days and arrested 8 people.
Madhya Pradesh
Why did there be controversy in Madhya Pradesh?
Tension flared up after alleged vandalism in the Durga temple complex in Sihora tehsil of Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. At the time of the incident, Aarti was going on in the temple and Namaz was happening simultaneously in the mosque. A youth allegedly damaged the grill of the temple, leading to a dispute. The police also did a light lathicharge on the crowd. However, no one was injured in the violence. Police have detained 20 people.
Why did violence erupt in Hyderabad?
A dispute broke out during the Shivaji Jayanti procession passing near the mosque in Amberpet, Hyderabad. It is being told that the Muslim community objected to the loud music and sloganeering in the procession, which led to an argument. Earlier, a YouTuber was making a video near Jama Masjid. Meanwhile, some people present there raised objection. It is claimed that the YouTuber was assaulted. There is no news of any damage here.
Violence prone areas are already sensitive
All three places where violence has broken out are already sensitive. Amberpet has about 30 percent Muslim population. At the same time, Azad Chowk area of Sihora has also been considered sensitive for a long time. Even before the temple and mosque were located close to each other, a situation of controversy had arisen. At present the situation is under control everywhere and adequate police force has been deployed. In view of Friday, extra caution is being taken.
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