Tension prevailed in Jalgaon city of Maharashtra on Friday when some stones were thrown at a vehicle showroom during a procession taken out by a Hindu organization. Officials said that this procession was taken out against the atrocities on Hindus in Bangladesh. It was organized by Sakal Hindu Samaj, a joint organization of various organizations. In this regard, an official said, ‘This incident took place in Jalgaon city this morning during a procession taken out by Sakal Hindu Samaj against the violence on Hindus in Bangladesh. Some unidentified people threw some stones at a two-wheeler showroom.’ He said that the glass of the showroom was damaged in this incident.
Police officer said, “Hundreds of supporters of Sakal Hindu Samaj took part in the protest march. Later, the protesters went to the Collector’s office and submitted a memorandum of their demands.” He said that the incident led to tension for some time, but the situation came under control after the intervention of the local police. Policemen have been deployed in the city as a precautionary measure, the officer said. Jalgaon city is located more than 400 km from Mumbai. A similar protest march was also organized by Sakal Hindu Samaj in Nashik district. A large number of police personnel were deployed to maintain law and order situation.
Increase in violence against Hindu community in Bangladesh
Bangladesh has witnessed a rise in violence against the Hindu community after the fall of the Sheikh Hasina-led government. A non-political Hindu religious organisation called Bangladesh National Hindu Grand Alliance has claimed that the minority community has faced attacks and threats at 278 places in 48 districts since August 5. It is worth noting that the newly appointed advisor to the Home Ministry of Bangladesh has committed to take strict legal action against those who attack minorities. It was said that there is no place for violence or hatred in the country. Brigadier General (Retd) M. Sakhawat Hussain said that Bangladesh is a country of communal harmony, where people of all religions have moved forward together without any conflict.