Some individuals from the Muslim community pelt stones at Hindu religious procession near mosque in Hazaribagh (Jharkhand)

• Several Hindu women injured !

• Incident follows Ram Navami tensions !

Hazaribagh (Jharkhand) – On April 13^th , during a religious procession held as part of the 9-day Sri Sri Shatchandi Mahayagya in Jhurzuri village, a sudden outbreak of stone-pelting led to chaos. Several women participating in the procession were injured. The incident also involved acts of arson, further escalating tensions in the area. In response, local Hindus staged a protest by blocking the road, demanding immediate and strict action against those responsible for the violence. Police intervened and managed to disperse the protesters after persuading them to clear the blockade. (When the police, instead of acting against the fanatic Muslims of the violence, focus on pacifying the victims and sending them home, one must question whether such a force can truly uphold law and order. And if these very officers are attacked by fanatics tomorrow, will any action be taken then ? – Editor)

Hazaribagh (Jharkhand): Hindu religious procession attacked with stones near a mosque;
Several Hindu women injured 🚨

Similar attacks took place even on Ram Navami!

Why aren’t mosques from where stone-pelting takes place permanently shut down?🔒

The JMM govt in Jharkhand has… pic.twitter.com/IKRuXgBF0X

— Sanatan Prabhat (@SanatanPrabhat) April 14, 2025

Editorial Perspectives

• Why isn’t strict action taken to permanently shut down mosques from where stones are repeatedly pelted at Hindus’ processions ?

• The Jharkhand Mukti Morcha government in Jharkhand appears to have failed in ensuring the safety and rights of not just Hindus but also the tribal communities of the state. If the current situation continues unchecked, it would not be surprising if Jharkhand trends toward becoming a Muslim-majority state.