By Meer Faisal
A mosque in Tikri Brahmin village under Sadar Police Station limits in Palwal, Haryana, was set on fire late on Tuesday night when unidentified individuals allegedly broke a window and poured petrol inside while worshippers were asleep on the premises during the last ten days of Ramadan. The fire was brought under control before it could cause major damage or casualties.
The attack took place at around 1.25 in the night on March 11. According to the complaint filed by the mosque’s Imam, Zuber, he, along with Iqbal, Hanif and Sohail, were staying at the mosque in Itikaf, a practice of spiritual seclusion observed during the final ten days of Ramadan. The four men were asleep when they woke up to smoke and heat filling the interior of the mosque. They raised an alarm, which brought other villagers to the scene, and together they managed to douse the flames before the fire could spread further.
Case Registered Against Named Accused
On the basis of Imam Zuber’s complaint, police have registered a case against Ramroop and other named and unnamed accused. Palwal Superintendent of Police Varun Singla confirmed that the case had been registered under multiple sections and that a thorough investigation was underway. He said the Special Crime Unit and the Cyber Cell had also been brought in to assist with the probe.
Police spokesperson Sanjay Kumar said teams were scanning CCTV footage from the area and collecting information from local residents. He warned that anyone found responsible for attempting to disturb communal harmony would face strict legal action without exception. “Those trying to vitiate the atmosphere will not be spared, and once identified, strong legal action will be taken against them,” he said.
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