MUMBAI — Clashes broke out in Poonam Cluster Society located in Mira Road, Mumbai when a group of residents allegedly objected to goats being brought inside the residential premises for sacrifice for the festival of Eid Al-Adha.
Nearly 25 goats were reportedly brought into a society premises and kept inside a temporary shed ahead of Bakri Eid celebrations. The issue triggered protests from several residents, who alleged that the shed had been permitted without any official society meeting or wider consent from residents.
According to reports, administration removed the goats from Society under pressure from Hindu organisation.
Some residents opposed the entry of goats into the society compound, citing concerns over maintaining common-area regulations and hygiene. This soon led to heated arguments between two groups of residents, which escalated into a confrontation, creating panic in the locality.
The incident comes reportedly in the backdrop of former MP and BJP leader Kirit Somaiya’s statement on Tuesday. Kirit Somaiya, along with other BJP leaders, on Monday wrote a letter to the BMC Commissioner Ashwini Bhide demanding a ban on ‘Qurbani’ in public areas, including housing societies, chawls, and open spaces.
Following the incident, police officials rushed to the scene and deployed heavy security personnel to prevent any further escalation and maintain law and order. Police teams from the local station, along with additional forces, were stationed in and around the society as a precautionary measure.
