Tension prevailed in Janakpuri Colony of Uttar Pradesh’s Muzaffarnagar on Wednesday after members of a Hindu organisation staged a protest outside houses purchased by Muslim families and recited the Hanuman Chalisa, alleging demographic changes in the area.
The incident took place after members of the Hindu Sangharsh Samiti reached the colony and began prayers outside some houses purchased by Muslim families. Police and administrative officials reached the spot after receiving information about the gathering and began an inquiry.
ADMINISTRATION SEALS TWO HOUSES AFTER INITIAL INSPECTION
During the inspection, officials found that some Muslim families had purchased around six houses in the Hindu-dominated colony. Authorities said four of these houses were built under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY).
Following a preliminary assessment, the district administration sealed two houses that were allegedly constructed under the government housing scheme and removed the occupants from those properties. Officials said verification of the remaining houses is still underway.
HINDU GROUP RAISES ALLEGATIONS OVER PROPERTY PURCHASES
Members of the Hindu Sangharsh Samiti alleged that some people were deliberately purchasing houses in the colony, claiming that such developments were affecting the area’s demographic balance.
Samiti convenor Narendra Pawar said, “We will not migrate now, we will fight,” and demanded action against people who, according to him, were trying to disturb the social atmosphere of the city.
Pawar also announced that members of the Hindu community would organise a Hanuman Chalisa recitation every Tuesday at 7 pm in the colony until the Muslim families leave the area.
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