Another case of attack on the Hindu has been reported from the Murshidabad district of West Bengal. Islamists allegedly attacked traditional Kalas Yatra in Bati village under Dangapara Gram Panchayat in Jiyaganj of Murshidabad.
As per the reports, on the evening of the 11th of July, Hindu residents of the village were going to bring water from the Bhairav River. For many years, Hindus of the town have brought water from the Bhairav river before the Kirtan and Jajna Program.
But, this time, when the Kalas Yatra reached in front of the mosque, some Islamists objected. Islamists said that the Yatra should be allowed in front of the mosque.
Subsequently, a scuffle broke out between Islamists and some of the Hindus in the Yatra. Suddenly, the Islamists became violent and attacked the Hindus on the Yatra. Islamists from the roofs of the nearby houses pelted stones and bricks towards the Hindus. Some Islamists attacked Hindu devotees with sticks and sharp weapons. Many Hindus got injured.
Some eyewitnesses said that Hindus in the Yatra were unarmed. A few police personnel were present during the Yatra, but they were helpless before the violent Islamists.
Later, locals took the injured to the hospital. As of now, no news of the arrest has been received.
It’s a tragedy that Islamists deter any Hindu or non-Muslim procession to proceed down the street (which is not private property) by the side of a mosque and even thru their Mahallas, irrespective of whatever peaceful profession it is. Govt., as usual, remain blind-folded as before!