4pm News Network: The mosque dispute has taken a violent turn in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand. Hindu organizations are seen protesting loudly against the mosque. Due to which a tense atmosphere was created throughout the city. When a clash broke out between police and protesters during a demonstration called by the Sanyukta Sanatan Dharmarakshak Dal. During this period, 27 people, including eight policemen, were injured in stone-pelting and lathi-charging incidents. In view of the tension, Article 163 of the BNS was imposed.
People from Hindu organizations demand the removal of the mosque.
In fact, people from Hindu organizations demand the removal of the mosque. The situation is said to have worsened when people protesting against the mosque in front of the district headquarters were detained and demanded to speak to the DM and SP. At that time his claim was rejected by the administration. After this, the protesting crowd became furious. The police had to resort to lathi charge to control the crowd. After this incident, tension in Uttarkashi increased further. Amid the danger of deteriorating law and order, section 163 has been imposed across the district.
In view of the tension, Article 163 of the BNS was applied.
Giving information in this matter, SP Uttarkashi Amit Srivastava said that the administration gave permission to the Samyukt Sanatan Dharma Rakshak Dal rally. Its route and time were also set. But he insisted on following another route instead of following the fixed route. When the police tried to stop them, some protesters began throwing stones, after which the police used mild force and dispersed the crowd.
He said that 8 police officers suffered serious injuries during this confrontation. In fact, yesterday Hindu organizations called for a large demonstration against the mosque. During this time, a large number of people gathered at Hanuman Chowk. The protesters wanted to march towards the mosque, but the police had already blocked Vishwanath Tiraha on Bhatwadi Road, so the demonstration could not reach the mosque.
After which tension rose between the two parties and a scuffle began, following which the police resorted to lathicharge to disperse the crowd. Angry protesters began throwing stones at police. The authorities tried to control the situation, but the protesters refused to obey the police.
After the lathicharge, the crowd of protesters dispersed and some people reached the Collectorate, where they raised slogans against the district administration. After this, the protesters dispersed through the market in small groups and began attacking the shops of merchants from other communities. During this period an atmosphere of chaos was created in the market. And merchants began to close their stores.
important point
- The police and administration took immediate steps to control the situation.
- Under this, a ban has been imposed on gatherings of five or more people in the district.
- In addition, meetings, processions, demonstrations and the use of loudspeakers have also been prohibited.
- Legal action has been warned for violation of article 163.
