Saffron gangs attack religious sites in several parts of Madhya Pradesh: Report

Bhopal: In a disturbing development, several parts of Madhya Pradesh has reported incidents of communal hate as saffron cladded gangs attacked, vandalized religious sites and ransacked houses of the minority community.

All incidents broke out during fund collection rallies for Ram Temple to be built in Babri Masjid site in Uttar Pradesh. Mass violence in villages is reported from Mandsaur, Ujjain and Indore. Several videos are being shared in social media platforms, showing goons in large numbers attacking religious sites and private properties of minority communities.

News State Channel reported riot like situation where communal clashes and pelting of stones were reported after the religious properties were targeted.

In a twitter video shared by Iram Siddiqui, the state home minister Dr. Narottam Mishra commenting on the incidents is heard saying, "from which house the stone was pelted, it will return through itself".

Madhya Pradesh Home Minister @drnarottammisra responding to question on demolition of house in #Ujjain after #clashes between @BJYMMP & residents of Muslim dominated Begum bagh says, 'Pathar jaha se aaenge, wahi se toh nikale jaenge.' @IndianExpress pic.twitter.com/PBr1Exhcnm

— Iram Siddique (@Scribbly_Scribe) December 29, 2020

AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi has shared a video which shows miscreants vandalising a religious property and planting saffron flag. He pleaded the government to do something to deradicalize the miscreants.

Look at the extent of majoritarian radicalisation in this country. They feel pride & comfort only when they are vandalising masjids. Ironically, @PMOIndia recently advised protestors to not destroy property. Govt must do something soon to deradicalise such misguided men https://t.co/wlsAHXj9Er

— Asaduddin Owaisi (@asadowaisi) December 30, 2020