Hindustani Pasmanda Manch workers burn effigies of terrorism and demand strict action against Delhi car blast attackers
MUZAFFARNAGAR — Days after the deadly car blast near Delhi’s Red Fort Metro station, Muslims in Muzaffarnagar came out in large number on Monday to openly protest against terrorism. The protest was held at Ahilya Bai Chowk, where members of the Hindustani Pasmanda Manch gathered, burned effigies, and demanded strict punishment for those behind the attack.
The Delhi explosion killed 13 people, including Muslims, and injured 20 others. Despite this, Muslim youth — especially Kashmiri youth — were targeted and blamed online. Community members in Muzaffarnagar said they had come out to make it clear that Muslims reject terrorism completely.
The protesters carried placards with anti-terror messages and raised slogans calling for unity.
A member of the Pasmanda Manch said, “We want the whole country to know that terrorism has no religion. Muslims are against every act of violence. We stand with the victims, whoever they are.”
Another protester added, “Whenever such attacks happen, some people try to blame our entire community. This is wrong. Muslims also died in this blast. We are hurt and angry.”
During the protest, effigies were burned to show anger against terrorist groups. Many protesters also raised slogans against Pakistan for allowing groups that carry out attacks in India. A senior participant said, “Terrorism is against humanity. We will not let anyone link it to Islam or use it to target innocent people.”
The protesters demanded that the government identify the culprits behind the Delhi blast as soon as possible.
One of the organisers said, “We want the government to catch those behind this attack and punish them. Such acts are against the country, and all communities must stand together.”
Members of the Muslim community said they felt the need to protest because social media platforms were filled with hateful comments blaming Muslims even before the facts were clear.
A youth present at the protest said, “We came here to say clearly that we reject terrorism. No one should blame ordinary Muslims for what they have not done.”
Locals pointed out that several Muslims were among those killed in the Delhi blast. This, they said, shows that terrorism targets everyone, regardless of faith.
A protester said, “The terrorists did not see who was Hindu or Muslim. Innocent people died, and families have been destroyed. We all feel this pain.”
The protest ended peacefully, with the group repeating that only unity can protect the country from violence and hatred.
