Islamic scholar SNA Gilani has made serious allegations against radical Muslim elements from outside the state, accusing them of endangering the region’s peace, targeting Hindu women, and posing a direct threat to national security. Speaking as the state president of the Himachal Pradesh Alpsankhyak Kalyan Parishad, Gilani called for immediate government action to address these growing concerns.
Gilani painted a grim picture of the social landscape in Himachal Pradesh, stating that thousands of Hindu women have allegedly been converted and taken out of the state by radical Muslim miscreants. According to him, the influx of Muslims from other states has led to the construction of mosques and graveyards that are being used to disrupt the region’s social harmony.
“These outsiders are disturbing the peace and targeting our Hindu daughters. This cannot be allowed to continue,” Gilani declared.
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The scholar singled out the Jama Masjid in Dharampur, Solan district, as a focal point of anti-Hindu and anti-national activities. He alleged that the mosque, located in proximity to critical defense establishments such as the Army Station Headquarters in Kasauli, Army Station Dhiksai, Sapatu, Solan, and a CRPF center, has become a base for outsiders to plan activities that threaten India’s security.
“Hundreds of Muslims from outside the state gather at the Dharampur mosque every Friday, despite the local Muslim population being negligible,” Gilani stated. He emphasised that Dharampur itself has no permanent Muslim residents, with only a few families living temporarily in rented accommodations.
Gilani demanded an investigation into the construction of the Dharampur mosque, questioning whether it was built with the requisite permissions. He warned that illegal structures must face the same fate as the mosque in Sanjauli, which was partially demolished last year following a court order that declared parts of it unauthorised.
“The government must act decisively. If this mosque was constructed without due permissions, it should be demolished immediately. The safety of our army installations and Hindu women is at stake,” he urged.
The scholar’s claims come against a backdrop of heightened security concerns in Himachal Pradesh. With Dharampur’s strategic location near key military centers, the alleged activities in the mosque have sparked fears of infiltration and subversion.
“Why are large mosques being built in areas with negligible Muslim populations? What is the purpose of attracting outsiders in large numbers? These questions demand answers,” Gilani said, emphasising the need for vigilance.
Locals have echoed Gilani’s concerns, pointing to the mushrooming of illegal mosques across Himachal Pradesh. Many allege that these mosques serve as gathering points for individuals from other states, creating unease among residents and disrupting communal harmony.
Last year’s demolition of the unauthorised sections of a mosque in Sanjauli, Shimla, highlighted the growing friction. Protesters had alleged that the structure was built without legal permissions, and a court ultimately ordered its removal.
Gilani’s statements have put the spotlight on the state government’s role in addressing the issue. He demanded stringent measures to investigate and curb the activities of radical elements, including a thorough review of all mosque constructions in the state. “If the government values the safety of its citizens and the integrity of its institutions, it must act now,” Gilani asserted.
