Thane Clash: Ahead Of Bakri Eid, Situation Turns Tense In Mira Road As Protestors Land With Pigs To Bar Goat Sacrifice - VIRAL VIDEO
Communal tension intensified in Mira Road after Hindu activists allegedly brought a pig near the disputed Bakra Mandi area during protests over a temporary goat shed ahead of Bakri Eid. Clashes and scuffles broke out between groups, prompting police intervention and a lathi charge. Heavy security has been deployed as authorities monitor the sensitive situation in the locality.
Mira Road Clash: Ahead Of Bakri Eid, Situation Turns Tense As Protestors Land With Pigs To Bar Goat Sacrifice |
A tense atmosphere prevailed in Mira Road on Tuesday after protests linked to Bakri Eid preparations escalated into clashes between two communities, leading to heavy police deployment and a lathi charge in parts of the locality.
The controversy erupted at Poonam Cluster Society over the construction of a temporary shed meant for housing goats ahead of Bakrid. The structure, reportedly erected by members of the Muslim community for Qurbani preparations, was demolished by municipal authorities following objections raised by Hindu residents and local organisations.
Protest Intensifies After Pig Brought to Site
Tensions escalated further when activists allegedly associated with Sakal Hindu Samaj and Bajrang Dal brought a pig near the Bakra Mandi protest site. According to viral video on social media, the protesters questioned why objections were being raised over bringing pigs into the area if goats for Bakrid were being permitted inside the society premises.
The move sharply increased tension in the locality, with police quickly stepping in to stop the protesters from moving further. Heated arguments soon broke out between members of both communities, creating panic among residents in the surrounding area.
Videos circulating on social media showed chaotic scenes near the society premises, with groups confronting each other amid heavy police presence.
Scuffles Break Out, Police Conduct Lathi Charge
According to local residents, attempts were allegedly made later in the evening to rebuild the demolished shed. This led to fresh protests by Hindu residents and local organisations, resulting in verbal confrontations that soon turned into scuffles.
Police officials intervened after the crowd size increased and tensions threatened to spiral out of control. A lathi charge was carried out at several points to disperse the gathering and restore order.
Heavy police deployment continues across Mira Road, particularly around sensitive locations near Poonam Cluster Society and the Bakra Mandi area. Officials said the situation remains tense but is currently under control.
Authorities Appeal for Calm
Senior police officers have urged residents not to believe rumours or circulate inflammatory content on social media. Authorities are also reviewing videos from the incident and are expected to initiate action based on the investigation findings.
Local residents from both communities appealed for peace and restraint, expressing concern over the growing communal tension in the area ahead of the Bakrid festival.
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