In a heartfelt response to the aftermath of violent clashes in Nuh, a glimmer of hope emerged as various people came together to support families whose homes were demolished. The clashes, which occurred during a rally en route to Firozpur via Nuh, led to the demolition of nearly 1200 establishments, primarily belonging to the Muslim community. Recognising the urgent need for aid, local organisations stepped up to help rebuild the lives of those affected.
One such initiative, Keys2Smile by Miles2SMile, reached hundreds of families, offering them essential items and assistance in reconstructing their homes. This relief effort through the event included the distribution of blankets, shawls, utensils, sanitary pads, ration kits, and pairs of shoes.
Aasif Mujtaba, the CEO and founder of the Miles2Smile, a Delhi-based organisation, spoke about the initial despair he encountered in Nuh. He highlighted the resilience of the community and their rich history, drawing attention to historical landmarks and figures that symbolise strength and bravery.
The event attended by Maman Khan, MLA Firozpur Jhirka Constituency, expressed his gratitude for the community-driven effort. Despite his ill health, he commended the organisers for their tireless efforts, resulting in 14 constructions. “This is a different time—the time to rise and fight together towards a better future for our children,” Maman Khan declared, emphasising better education.
Focusing on on-the-ground aid, Fajruddin Besar, the Sarpanch of Sakras, lauded the subsequent efforts towards the people of Nuh. He encouraged support for those who stay with the survivors and their families.
Akbar Qasmi voiced his appraisals for the event to take place and reflected the collective motivation of the people of Mewat through his speech. “We all need to remember these three: Mulk, Millat, and Mewat. While we work towards the flourishing of Mulk (country) and Milat (community), Mewat will flourish on its own. Other than this, we need to rely on God, who sends his help in the form of different people, of which some are present here,” he assured people of a better future.
Survivors shared their stories of hardships, recounting the subsequent incidents when they had to survive without shelter for months. “We had to sleep under the sun and the rain for months,” said a woman in red. Cradling her three-year-old daughter, she expressed her gratitude towards the timely efforts by different people, especially Aasif Mujtaba. “We are finally sleeping under a proper roof,” she smiled.
As the community got together to recover the damage, the initiative worked as a beacon of hope after the agony that the clashes in Nuh brought on the people.
