Around 11 pm, on the night of September 6, an unsettling event occurred as Hindus were in the midst of their traditional procession, bringing the Ganesh murti to the Puja Pandal. From the second floor of the Mobarak Shahi Jame Masjid, situated in the Cheragi Mor area, Islamists threw water on the revered Ganesh murti. This act of desecration was met with immediate outrage and confrontation.
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News coming in from #Chattragram district.On the night of 06/09/2024, around 11 PM, Islamists threw water on the Ganesh Pratima(idol) from the second floor of ‘Mobarak Shahi Jame Masjid’ in "Cheragi Mor area.
Hindus were bringing Ganesh Pratima(idol) to the Puja… pic.twitter.com/36BU3N92Bh
— Hindu Voice (@HinduVoice_in) September 6, 2024
The situation rapidly escalated when the attackers, not content with just throwing water, began to pelt stones at the procession. Reports indicate that hot water was also thrown onto the Ganesh murti, further intensifying the hostility. Amidst the chaos, two Hindu boys were brutally beaten by the assailants. Their injuries underscored the severity of the attack and the targeted violence faced by the Hindu community during what was meant to be a celebratory occasion.
The Army and Police responded quickly to the unfolding violence. Their timely arrival helped restore order and mitigate further escalation of the situation. The Police managed to detain several individuals involved in the attack, though the exact number and their affiliations are still under investigation.
This incident highlights ongoing tensions and the challenges faced by religious communities in the region. The attack on the Ganesh murti and the brutal assault on the young Hindus have sparked widespread condemnation and concern among the local populace and beyond.
