Attack on Hindus by Muslims; 3 dead, 1200 Hindus injured

Dhule: A public meeting was organised by ‘Hindu Rakshak Samiti (HRS)’ to protest against increasing incidents of terrorism in the country. (Has anyone seen Muslims condemning terrorism like Hindus do? – Editor). Banners were displayed all over the town advertising about the meeting and giving factors responsible for such state of affairs in the country. One of such banners put up near Prabhakar theatre was read by Muslims and they gathered in large numbers led by Sabir Shaikh Bhangarwala. They pelted stones at the banners and tore them. (Since Muslims are destroying banners about meeting to be held to condemn terrorism, does it not mean that they support terrorism? – Editor) They also raised slogans of ‘Allah ho Akbar’. (What those secularists, who say that terrorism is not related to any religion, have to say on the above? – Editor)

Hindus present there tried to retaliate but police intervened. After this incident, Hindu – Muslim riots started in the city. (Hindus should realise that since past few days, Hindus have been attacked by Muslims on some pretext or the other and Muslims have started riots. This can be a part of more expansive ploy. The pro-Muslim Congress Government may ignore the attacks but Hindus can not afford to do so; they must unite to protect themselves from fanatic Muslims – Editor). In the riots and stone-pelting by Muslims, 1200 Hindus have been injured and 3 persons have died including Anil Sonar, a Hindu youth. As a result, meeting to protest against terrorism has been cancelled. (Patriotic Indians, please note that Muslims have neither condemned terrorism nor have they allowed holding a meeting to protest against terrorism – Editor).

Muslims had stock of acid balloons, gas cylinders, kerosene, stones and bricks. (This shows that Muslims were fully prepared to start riots – Editor). The riots spread to even ‘Paach Kandeel’ area on Agra Road. Police went there to bring situation under control. This has, however, created tension in the city. Police have taken 20 persons into custody. Shri. Mahesh Mistry, one of the speakers in the proposed meeting reached the venue; but Muslims pelted stones even at him. (Muslim hatred for Hindus! – Editor). Muslims then attacked 3 temples. Hindus too came forward and attacked 2 mosques followed with both the factions attacking shops belonging to each other. Shri. M Y patil, additional District Officer got injured in the riots. The situation is not yet normal due to deployment of inadequate police force. Additional force has been called for from neighbouring districts.

Shri. Hiraman Appa Gawali, Hindu Rakshak Samiti, executive president of Dhule, zonal president of Hindu Ekata Andolan and district president of Warakari Mahamandal: Riots were pre-planned as Muslims had stock of acid balloons, gas cylinder, kerosene, stones and bricks. They had gathered on the occasion of Eid. It therefore, became difficult for police to curb them. On the other hand, Hindus were comparatively very few. Hindus have incurred heavy loss during the riots. Since they attacked 3 temples, Hindus attacked 2 mosques.

Shri. Nanabhau Joshi, RSS, Dhule: Riot was pre-planned and has not yet totally calmed down. Muslims were just waiting for some excuse for attacks which they got. Shri. Satish Mahale, NCP corporator: Hindus must realise the plot of Muslims to keep kerosene bottles and be prepared to fight them or to die at their hands.

Shri. Atul Sonawane, Shiv Sena district chief, Dhule: Riots were pre-planned. Don’t we have right to hold meetings as now Muslims have started attacking even meetings. Is this democracy? It has now become necessary for all sects, organizations and parties to come together to fight against such attacks. Terrorists are carrying out bomb blasts. Every section of society must condemn such blasts. The situation is very grave and all organizations must unite to fight.

Shri. Mahesh Mistry, president, Hindu Rakshak Samiti, Dhule: Hindus should prepare themselves at least now and protect themselves. Police are not going to help you. Remember that now if you do not burn eith anger, you will get burnt. Highlights · Muslim women were shielding men with wooden beds and attacking Hindus. · Muslims had stones that were sharpened on all 4 sides; Muslims were large in number. Some Hindus were looting Hindu shops. Police had no control over anything. Some Hindus suggested to police to use their guns but police had no orders from seniors and were just quietly watching.

Highlights

1. Muslim women were shielding men with wooden beds and attacking Hindus.

2. Muslims had stones that were sharpened on all 4 sides; Muslims were large in number. Some Hindus were looting Hindu shops. Police had no control over anything. Some Hindus suggested to police to use their guns but police had no orders from seniors and were just quietly watching.

Source: Daily Sanatan Prabhat