Ganesh Pandal attacked by fanatics chanting ‘Allah hu Akbar’ in Uttar Pradesh
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(‘Allah hu Akbar’ means Allah is Great.)
Lucknow (UP) – On 10th September, a group of fanatical Muslims attacked a Ganesh Pandal, chanting ‘Allahu Akbar’, and pelted stones, breaking the urn placed near the Ganesh idol. Kiran Chaurasia, a resident of Ganga Vihar Colony near a small mosque, filed a Police complaint regarding the incident. The Police have registered the case and arrested two minors in connection with the incident. (Muslims who attack Hindus when they are young will only do jihadi acts when they grow up ! – Editor)
Fanatics threaten to stop worship or face dire consequences
In her complaint, Kiran Chaurasia mentioned, ‘Like every year, we installed the Ganesh idol with proper rituals this year as well. From the very next day, a group of 20-25 fanatics, including both minors and young men, began harassing us. Every evening, from 7 to 7:30 pm, we perform the aarti. During this time, the fanatics passed by the Ganesh Pandal, chanting ‘Allahu Akbar’ and other provocative slogans. They even threatened the Hindus performing the aarti. The mob continuously tried to disrupt our worship. On the evening of 10th September, when some women and girls were performing aarti as usual, a mob of fanatical Muslims attacked the Pandal, attempting to vandalise the Ganesh idol and pelted stones. They also smashed the urn placed there and threatened to stop the worship or face severe consequences’.
Following this incident, Kiran filed a Police complaint, demanding action against the accused.
Protest by devout Hindus
After learning of the incident, activists from various devout-Hindu organisations reached the Police Station and staged a protest, demanding action against the perpetrators. Currently, a heavy Police force has been deployed near the Ganesh Pandal.
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