Shimla Police Appeal for Peace Amid Sanjauli Mosque Protests
Police in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, have renewed their appeal for peace as protests continue over the Sanjauli mosque controversy. Shimla Superintendent of Police (SP) Sanjeev Kumar stated, “We had earlier also appealed to all the people to maintain peace regarding the Sanjauli case… But the way the incident has come to light and the way stone pelting happened, our 2 soldiers have been seriously injured, so it is natural that it should be investigated…”
SP Kumar mentioned that they are in the process of identifying the people responsible for the crime. He added, “From the investigation of the entire case, it seems that this entire incident was being done in a planned manner… We are identifying the people who have committed this crime. It is also being investigated on whose orders it was done…”
A total of eight cases have been registered in this matter, which are also being investigated.
Protests in Mandi
Meanwhile, Hindu organizations staged a protest in Mandi over another alleged illegally constructed mosque. As the crowd tried to bring down the line of barricades, police used water cannons to disperse them. The protests were called for by Hindu organizations even after mosque authorities demolished parts of the complex that were allegedly unauthorized.
Large crowds of protestors gathered along the Jail Road in Mandi, shouting slogans against the state government and demanding action against the alleged illegal construction. Earlier, the Himachal Pradesh Police tightened security and placed barricades in the Jail Road area in Mandi following information about a gathering called by some organization.
Previous Protests
This protest followed those that broke out over the illegal construction of a mosque on Wednesday. On September 11, protestors removed the first layer of barricading and clashed with security forces while entering the Dhalli Tunnel East portal during their protest march. Police personnel used water cannons and resorted to lathi-charge to disperse protestors heading towards the Sanjauli area of Shimla.
Doubts Revealed
Shimla -: Shimla is a city in the northern part of India. It is the capital of the state of Himachal Pradesh and is known for its beautiful hills and cool weather.
Sanjauli Mosque -: The Sanjauli Mosque is a place where Muslims go to pray. It is located in the Sanjauli area of Shimla.
Superintendent Sanjeev Kumar -: Superintendent Sanjeev Kumar is a high-ranking police officer in Shimla. He is responsible for maintaining law and order in the city.
Stone-pelting -: Stone-pelting means throwing stones at people or buildings. It is often done during protests and can cause injuries and damage.
Hindu organizations -: Hindu organizations are groups that represent people who follow Hinduism, a major religion in India. They sometimes organize protests to express their views.
Mandi -: Mandi is another city in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is known for its temples and cultural heritage.
Water cannons -: Water cannons are large machines that spray water at high pressure. Police use them to control crowds during protests.
Security tightened -: Security tightened means that more police officers and measures are put in place to keep people safe and prevent violence.
