Stone-pelting by Muslims on Hindus, because of posts on social media in Sanand (Gujarat)

Stone pelting on Hindus by Muslims

Sanand (Gujarat) – On 30 December the Muslims of Kalyan Village pelted stones at the Hindus. It is believed that there was already tension between the two communities because of posts on social media. There is information that there was mild stone throwing reported on the 29 December; and  the situation was brought under control. But on 30 December the two communities came face-to-face and were attacking one another; the Police considering the gravity of the situation increased Police presence in the village. People who were hiding in the fields outside village to avoid Police action were taken into custody by the Police. About 42 individuals have been arrested.

What is the dispute ?

The dispute between the youth of Kalyan Village, has been going on for some time now. On the 29 December two youth belonging to different communities got into an argument and one of them slapped the other. After that all hell broke loose and everyone came to blows and the situation deteriorated.

Editorial Perspective

Hindus wonder how can the Muslims dare to attack Hindus in Gujarat; when Gujarat has BJP Government in Power for many years !