Muslim procession on Viswa Nabi Divas unleashes terror on Hindus in Panchla, Howrah
As fresh reports are coming to the news desk, Hindus,
especially women, have fled from the persecuted villages of Kolepara,
Pachalpara, Santrapara and Beltala in particular, within the jurisdiction of
the police station of Panchla in the district of Howrah, following an unprecedented
attack on Hindus inhabiting the villages today in the noon. It has been learnt,
massive procession of Muslims to observe “Viswa Nabi Divas” or World Nabi Day, under
the watchful eye of police, was brought out in the noon today itself. The problem
started when a Hindu woman Shyamasree Ghosh (name changed) living in Koelpara
objected to high pitch sound emanating from sound boxes used in the pageant and
asked organizers to lessen it. When she was both challenged and taunted sexually,
a few Hindu youths joined the protest leading to a minuscule fight between the
two groups. Contrary to the expectation of Hindus, the news of tussle was
circulated to other groups of Muslims rapidly and massive violent attacks with
use of arms to teach Hindus a lesson were unleashed. The intensity of assault was
such that police teams guarding the procession had to flee.
A large number of houses of Hindus have been ransacked by now while at Pollepara
within Koelpara, two Hindu temples of Harisabha and Lord Hanuman have been razed
to the ground. Along with these, an embroidery factory and a residence, both
owned by Hindus, have been burnt down. Hindus sought help of local police and
administration to stop the criminals but there was no response. It has been
learnt, RAF has been deployed to calm the situation but resurgence of sanity in
the area seems to be a doomed prospect. Reason?
The crisis deepened before the presence of Gulshan Mallick (present MLA at Panchla
Legislative Constituency and from Trinamool Congress) and Officer-in-Charge of Panchla
police station.
Hindu Samhati regularly
monitors and reports violations against Hindus in West Bengal. We also work
with both governmental and NGO agencies for proper education on protection and
ensure remedies to the Hindu populace as per prevailing law of the land.
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