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Himachal Mosque row: Police clash with protesters in Kullu

September 30, 2024, 04:30 PM - 4 min read

Muslim Welfare Committee, Mandi president Naheem Ahmed stated, "No mosque in Himachal Pradesh is illegal but there had been a delay in getting the maps approved and other related processes. We would ourselves remove the structures if found illegal."

Devbhoomi Sangharsh Samiti had called for a statewide protest.

Hindu outfits rally in HP, demand Waqf Board abolition

September 28, 2024, 04:49 PM - 2 min read

Protest leaders submitted a memorandum to local authorities, emphasizing the need for reform. They also urged the Gram Sabha meetings, scheduled for October 2, to pass proposals verifying migrants' documents.

People from Muslim community and various other organisations take part in a peace march after protests erupted over alleged illegal construction at a mosque in Sanjauli, in Shimla, Friday.

Amid chaotic mosque protests, peace march taken out in HP

September 27, 2024, 07:36 PM - 3 min read

The 'Sadbhavna' march was taken out from the Deputy Commissioner's office in Shimla to the Ridge via Lower Bazaar till. The marchers took a pledge of peace, harmony, and brotherhood near Mahatma Gandhi's statue at the Ridge.

HP govt owns land of Lakhdata Peer's mazar: Revenue officer

September 21, 2024, 06:42 PM - 1 min read

On September 16, the forest department demolished the tomb when a video came into circulation about the committee's plan to construct a building there. This led to tensions among locals and in Hamirpur town as the land is located on the outskirts of the town.

HP Mosque row: Cong minority morcha meets Venugopal

September 19, 2024, 08:41 PM - 2 min read

Congress Minority Morcha said the situation has become tense due to demonstrations by Hindu outfits in front of mosques and efforts were being made to vitiate the atmosphere and instill fear among Muslims.

Image of the 'Lakhdatta Peer' mazar, via X.

Forest Department removes illegal 'mazar' in HP's Hamirpur

September 16, 2024, 07:27 PM - 2 min read

Hamirpur is the home district of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. The officials said he was kept informed of the situation by local authorities as they acted to remove the wall.

Over 50 people booked for a protest in Himachal Pradesh demanding the demolition of an 'illegal' mosque.

VHP leaders among 50+ booked for Sanjauli mosque protest

September 15, 2024, 04:18 PM - 3 min read

Call detail records of people who instigated the protest have been gathered and more cases will be registered, the Superintendent of Police of Shimla Sanjeev Kumar Gandhi said.

People raise slogans during a protest called by Hindu organisations against the alleged illegal construction at a mosque, in Shimla district, Saturday.

'Bandh' observed in HP's several towns amid mosque protests

September 14, 2024, 06:21 PM - 3 min read

The bandh call till 11 AM given by the VHP and various business groups saw protest marches by some Hindu organisations at Bilaspur, Kullu, Chamba, Hamirpur, Poanta Sahib, and other places. There was not much impact in Shimla as the Beopar Mandal had already observed a bandh on Thursday.

Water cannons being used on agitators during a protest over alleged illegal construction at a mosque in Shimla, in Mandi, Friday.

Protest escalates over 'illegal' mosque in Shimla

September 13, 2024, 04:45 PM - 3 min read

Raising slogans of "Jai Shi Ram", the protesters initially held a march in the Mandi market area and sat on a dharna at Seri manch. Later, when they made attempts to proceed towards the mosque, police stopped them and used water cannons to bring the situation under control.