Navi Mumbai: The Navi Mumbai Muslim community staged a protest at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Chowk in Vashi on Saturday, condemning the brutal terrorist attack on innocent civilians in Pahalgam, Kashmir. The community gathered in large numbers to express their grief over the incident and to pay tribute to the innocent lives lost in the attack.
During the protest, community leaders emphasized that terrorism has no place in Islam and called upon citizens to unite against acts of violence and hatred. Holding placards and banners, participants offered heartfelt condolences to the victims and strongly denounced the terrorists responsible for the heinous act.
“We had protested for condemning the brutal act of terrorism. The terrorists come and spread terror that creates a rift among the citizens in our country. Islam considers terror as ‘haraam’ and we strongly condemn the Pahalgam attack,” Iqbal Shaikh, secretary of the Navi Mumbai Muslim association, said.
The protest and tribute meeting began at 4 PM and saw participation from residents across Navi Mumbai. Organizers urged the public to stand firmly against terrorism and uphold the values of peace and humanity.
"The innocent lives lost in the Pahalgam attack are a grave reminder that terrorism is an enemy of all humanity. We, as a community, completely reject any form of violence," said Sameer Bagwan, another prominent figure of the community, said.
The event concluded with a silent prayer for the martyrs and a collective pledge to promote peace and brotherhood.
Several prominent figures from the Muslim community were present at the event, including Munna Bhai, Iqbal Sheikh, former Transport Committee Chairman Anwar Sheikh, former Corporator Jabbar Khan, former Transport Committee Member Sameer Bagwan, President of Navi Mumbai Ghar Bachao Samiti Khwajamiya Patel, along with Rauf Sheikh, Mubeen Qazi, Dilawar Nalband, Shamshuddin Allabaksh, Idris Ansari, Hameed Sheikh, Abdul Sheikh, Sarfaraz Hajoo, Anwar Sheikh, Shoaib Sheikh, and Sameer Sheikh, among others.
