Team Clarion
RANCHI – In a disturbing incident near the Fatehpur Bazar Mosque in Jamtara district, Jharkhand, an attempt to incite religious tensions has been reported before the upcoming state elections. Unknown perpetrators allegedly burned pages of the Holy Quran in a field near the mosque, causing a stir in the community.
As news of the incident quickly spread, members of both the Hindu and Muslim communities came together to condemn the act, demonstrating a strong sense of unity and coordination to thwart any attempts to disrupt communal harmony. The incident marks the first of its kind in the area, where people have been living peacefully side by side.
According to media reports, locals discovered burnt pages of the Holy Quran a short distance from the mosque, prompting a significant number of people to gather at the scene. The police also swiftly responded to the situation, urging citizens to maintain law and order and stay vigilant against any potential mischief by anti-social elements.
Maulana Zulfikar Nizami of the Fatehpur Bazaar Mosque expressed his concerns, stating that this incident appears to be a deliberate attempt by anti-social elements to disturb the prevailing social harmony and brotherhood in the region. However, he emphasized that the community remains steadfast in their unity and condemns the incident.
Alok Kumar, the in-charge of the local police station, assured the public that efforts are underway to apprehend the individuals responsible for the incident. He stated that the police are committed to maintaining peace and order in the area and will take swift action against those found guilty of disturbing the communal tranquility.
