Tension over Shivalinga in graveyard in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh

Dispute over Shivalinga happened 15 years ago as well

Jaunpur (UP) – A dispute over a Shivalinga found in a graveyard in the Mulla Tola area of Jaunpur city led to heavy Police deployment in the area. Special efforts were made during this period to maintain peace from both sides. Locals said that a similar dispute had occurred 15 years ago, which was resolved amicably.

1. Radheyshyam, a resident of Mulla Tola, said that the dispute started over a Shivalinga that appeared under a peepal tree. Since then, no permanent fencing has been installed at the site.

2. Abdul Kalam said that an agreement was made in the presence of Maulana Zafar Ahmed Siddiqui, the Imam of the Shahi Eidgah (one who leads prayers in a mosque). The agreement was regarding the boundaries of the Shivalinga. It was decided by consensus that no permanent construction would be allowed at the site. Anyone who wants to worship by offering water could do so, with no restrictions. The Shivalinga would remain in its current state.

Tension erupts over a Shivlinga in a graveyard in Jaunpur (Uttar Pradesh)

There was a dispute over this very Shivalinga 15 years ago as well.

Since there is a Shivling in the cemetery, it is very clear that this land belongs to Hindus but the Muslims have encroached on it and… pic.twitter.com/sU6TKBqSQ8

— Sanatan Prabhat (@SanatanPrabhat) December 23, 2024

3. Two days ago, Hindus accused that the Shivalinga had been vandalised and demanded to construct it again. This further escalated the situation, and Police were deployed in the area.

4. Police officer Mithilesh Mishra said that there is complete peace at the site of the Shivalinga in Mulla Tola. Due to the tense situation, additional forces have been deployed.

Editorial Perspective

The presence of a Shivalinga in the graveyard suggests that this land originally belonged to Hindus, and it is clear that Muslims have encroached upon it to make a graveyard.