Bareilly district in Uttar Pradesh recently witnessed communal tension in Kela Dandi village due to the illegal construction of a mosque. Members of the Muslim community began constructing a mosque without any government permission. This triggered anger among the Hindu community, who opposed the illegal construction. The situation escalated when a part of the mosque's wall was allegedly demolished by members of the Hindu community. Police had to deploy a significant force to control the situation, but tensions remain high.
The Escalation of the Conflict
The conflict further intensified when the mosque’s wall was brought down. The Hindu community was already upset with the illegal construction, and seeing that the work continued, they protested by demolishing part of the wall. This escalated communal unrest in the village. The police acted swiftly, deploying additional forces to manage the situation, but tensions between the two communities only worsened.
Role of MLA MP Arya
MLA Dr. MP Arya became actively involved in the conflict as it escalated. Upon learning of the situation, he immediately reached the village and joined the women protesting on the streets. Arya criticized the police and administration, demanding the complete removal of the illegal construction. Through social media, he informed the public about the incident and questioned the role of the police.
Questioning the Role of the Administration
The administration’s and police's roles were also called into question amid this controversy. The Hindu community accused the police of siding with the Muslim community, promoting the illegal construction. Although the police had initially attempted to stop the construction, the Hindu community alleged that prayers continued secretly, and construction resumed. The failure to fully dismantle the illegal mosque fueled further protests.
Stone Pelting Between the Communities
The conflict escalated when both communities began pelting stones at each other. Several videos of the stone-pelting went viral on social media, showing both sides throwing stones. This event intensified the already tense atmosphere in the village, prompting the police to call for reinforcements and further increase security to prevent more violence.
Arrests by the Police
Following the stone-pelting, the police arrested 12 individuals, mostly from the Hindu community, accusing them of demolishing the illegal wall. This led to even more outrage within the Hindu community, who began a sit-in protest led by MLA MP Arya. Their main demands were the unconditional release of the arrested individuals and the complete removal of the illegal construction.
Current Situation and Police Action
Given the tense situation, multiple police stations' forces and PSC units have been deployed in the village. Despite heavy police presence, tensions remain high. The administration's role continues to be questioned, particularly after the mosque wall was rebuilt under police supervision, which further enraged the Hindu community.
Challenges and Potential Resolutions
The incident has severely strained the social fabric of the village. The administration faces a significant challenge in calming the tensions between the two communities. A potential resolution could be for the administration to completely dismantle the illegal construction and reconsider the release of those arrested. Additionally, dialogue between the leaders of both communities could help bring about peace and normalize the situation.
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