Tension has arisen in Karnataka’s Vijayapur as Muslims opposed the construction of a community hall by the SC (‘Dalit’) community near a mosque. The conflict centres around the proposed development of a community centre by young members of the SC community near the Ikhlas Khan Mosque near Managuli Agasi.
Based on the reports from OpIndia, Muslim leaders have objected to the construction, citing the mosque’s status as a protected site under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). They argue that any construction within this protected zone requires ASI’s permission. This dispute led to a confrontation between youths from both communities, creating a temporarily heated atmosphere.
The SC community questioned the protesters, stating, “Who are you to prevent the construction of a community building on government land in Vijayapura city?”
Based on the reports from Udayavani, members of the SC community asserted their intention to proceed with the construction. At the same time, the Muslim community insisted, “If you want to construct any building near the mosque in Vijayapur, you should get permission from the Indian Archeology Department, not just the government.” This disagreement led to a heated altercation between the groups.
As the dispute intensified, police arrived, anticipating trouble. Despite their presence, the leaders of both groups continued their clash, ignoring the authorities. Eventually, Mallaya Mathapathy, the CPI of Golagummata Police Station, and other officials pacified the situation. They dispersed the crowd and instructed the leaders of both communities to provide the necessary documents.
Instances of communal tensions are escalating in Karnataka as Islamist groups are reportedly seeking reasons to confront and oppose Hindus. The recent surge in communal incidents in Karnataka has raised concerns within the Hindu community, highlighting a worrisome trend of targeting Hindus and Hindu dharma.
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