Amidst the increase in attacks on minority worship places, in yet another such attack, the Jama Masjid in Jalapur village of Bommalaramaram Mandal in Telangana’s Yadadri Bhuvanagiri was vandalized, allegedly by unidentified people, on Monday. The incident has sparked widespread outrage.
Like the usual days, when worshipers gathered for the prayers, they saw damaged walls and broken windows, leaving them in shock. The vandalism has resulted in broken windows, washroom doors, damaged walls, and burnt copies of the Holy Quran. Additionally, beer and whisky were also discovered in the mosques, the Clarion Media reported.
The attack was allegedly done by unknown people who allegedly barged into the mosques, ransacked it, and vandalized it.
The attack has been strongly slammed by activists and spokespersons, including that of Majlis Bachao Tehreek (MBT). Its spokesperson, Amjed Ullah Khan, labeled it as “a hateful assault on religious harmony and constitutional values.”
Furthermore, the residents have urged the authorities to take action, take collective measures, and uphold the rule of law.
They have further called on the Telangana government to enhance the security at religious sites and prevent such actions.
Residents and local community leaders have urged the Telangana government to step up security at religious sites to prevent further incidents.
Community members and civil society groups called on the administration to treat the attack with the utmost seriousness, cautioning that repeated assaults on places of worship risk undermining India’s long-standing tradition of communal harmony and coexistence.
This comes ahead of the demolition of the Darul Uloom Madrassa along with several nearby houses in Sambhal. The administration said that the action was a part of a drive against illegal encroachments. “As the notices were not complied with, action was taken against the illegal structures, including the madrasa,” Sub-District Magistrate Ashutosh Tiwari said.
“This madrasa was teaching our children. We are poor people and cannot afford expensive schools. Now, where will our children go?” a local said.
“I received no information or notice about this action. The madrasa is a religious site and has been a center of Islamic learning. The local body should have been consulted,” Naroli Panchayat Chairman Bittan Malik said.
“A madrasa is not just a building. It is a center of education and faith. If there was an issue with the land, it could have been resolved through dialogue. The community wants justice, fairness, and peace,” Maulana Farooq Ahmad, a local cleric, said.
