Stone-pelting on Hindus’ immersion procession in Muslim-majority area

• Incident in Siddharthnagar (UP)

• Police claim reports of stone-pelting are rumours

Siddharthnagar (UP) – On 4th November, an immersion procession of the idols of Deity Shri Ganesh and Shri Lakshmi was held by the Hindu community in Siddharthnagar. As the procession moved through the Muslim-majority village of Mali Mainha, devotional songs were played over a DJ, reportedly triggering opposition, and stone-pelting, which left two female devotees injured and heightened tensions in the area.

🚨Stone pelting on procession for immersion of Deities’ idols in Mu$lim-majority area

📍Siddharthnagar, Uttar Pradesh

Police claim reports of stone pelting are rumours

🚫Why is no one attempting to stop the repeated attacks on Hindu religious processions in Mu$lim-majority… pic.twitter.com/fdZSayrHUm

— Sanatan Prabhat (@SanatanPrabhat) November 5, 2024

Upon receiving information, Senior Police officers arrived with a large force and calmed the devotees. Following this, the procession continued on its designated route for immersion; however, the devotees remained firm on identifying and taking action against those involved in the stone-pelting. One person has reportedly been detained in connection with the incident. Meanwhile, Police have dismissed reports of stone-pelting and injuries as rumours and are investigating the source of the alleged misinformation.

Editorial Perspectives

• Why are there no efforts to prevent continuous attacks on Hindu religious processions in Muslim-majority areas ? While incidents of Jihadi terrorism have decreased to some extent in the country, when will this form of Jihad come to an end ?

• What are the Police trying to achieve by dismissing the stone-pelting as mere rumours ? Hindus do not expect this from the Police, especially under a BJP Government in Uttar Pradesh.