Karnataka: Mob forcibly entered historic madrasa and worshiped, case registered against nine people

The mob forcibly entered a historic madrasa and offered prayers.
– Photo : Video Screengrab@asadowaisi

Critics have accused the BJP of turning parts of the state into a crucible for communal experiments. The allegations began after a controversy over the hijab, and intensified with Hindu groups pushing for a ban on Muslim traders at temple fairs. Let us tell you that earlier in August, Ganesh Chaturthi was celebrated at Idgah ground in Hubli.

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A case of forcibly entering a historic madrasa of a crowd of people participating in Dussehra procession in Bidar district of Karnataka has come to light. Police have registered a case against nine people in this case, but no arrest has been made so far.

It is alleged that the mob allegedly ransacked the madrasa and raised slogans, as well as worshiped in a corner of the building. Here, Muslim organizations have spoken of protests if there is no arrest till Friday regarding this matter.

A video related to this entire incident has also surfaced. All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) this video Its chief Asaduddin Owaisi has shared on social media.

Built in the 1460s, Mahmud Gawan Madrasa in Bidar district (Mahmud Gawan Madrasa) Archaeological Survey of India (Archaeological Survey of India) belongs to. The heritage structure is also in the list of monuments of national importance.

Police said the mob broke the lock of the madrasa on Wednesday evening. Then standing on the steps of the madrasa, he shouted “Jai Shri Ram” and “Hindu Dharma ki Jai” before turning to a corner to worship.

In the viral video, a huge crowd standing on the stairs is seen trying to go inside the building. A case has been registered against nine people, but no one has been arrested so far, a local police official said.

Several Muslim organizations in Bidar have condemned the incident and staged protests demanding the arrest of the perpetrators. He has warned that if the accused are not arrested, there will be a massive protest after the Friday prayers.

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Slamming the state’s ruling BJP over the incident, its chief Asaduddin Owaisi alleged that it was promoting such incidents to “degrade Muslims”.

Visuals from historic Mahmud Gawan masjid & madrasa, Bidar, #karnataka (5th October). Extremists broke the gate lock & attempted to desecrate. @bidar_police @BSBommai how can you allow this to happen? BJP is promoting such activity only to demean Muslims pic.twitter.com/WDw1Gd1b93

— Asaduddin Owaisi (@asadowaisi) October 6, 2022

Critics have accused the BJP of turning parts of the state into a crucible for communal experiments. The allegations began after a controversy over the hijab, and intensified with Hindu groups pushing for a ban on Muslim traders at temple fairs. Let us tell you that earlier in August, Ganesh Chaturthi was celebrated at Idgah ground in Hubli.