Fact-finding report blames Hindutva forces for Chengicherla violence
The Human Rights Forum (HRF) released a fact-finding report that held Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) workers and other Hindutva forces accountable for the communal violence that broke out in Pittalabasthi, Chengicherla hamlet on sunday evening, march 24.
According to the source, the altercation started when RSS volunteers blasted Hindutva-Pop or H-Pop songs on loudspeakers during sunday afternoon Namaz time, such as "Hum Se panga Le Na Bete, Hindu Dharam Ke Sher Hai re Chote" (Don't meddle with us you son, We are Hindu faith's lions, you small one).
According to the source, the altercation started when RSS volunteers blasted Hindutva-Pop or H-Pop songs on loudspeakers during sunday afternoon Namaz time, such as "Hum Se panga Le Na Bete, Hindu Dharam Ke Sher Hai re Chote" (Don't meddle with us you son, We are Hindu faith's lions, you small one).
The music was stopped due to complaints from Muslims. However, the same music was played again that night while Muslims were leaving the mosque following Namaz, which sparked arguments and a violent fight that left both sides injured," the statement read.
Police take charge
The police came to the scene, separated the combatants, and took some people into custody based on information.
They were then placed under remand. The report stated that it was unknown how many people the police had placed under remand.
It added further that on the next day, Eatala Rajender and G Kishan Reddy, the head of the state bjp and Union minister, visited Pittalabasthi and promoted the idea that Hindus were the victims of injustice.
They were then placed under remand. The report stated that it was unknown how many people the police had placed under remand.
It added further that on the next day, Eatala Rajender and G Kishan Reddy, the head of the state bjp and Union minister, visited Pittalabasthi and promoted the idea that Hindus were the victims of injustice.
On Wednesday, march 27, bjp mp Bandi Sanjay Kumar, members of Bajrang Dal, and other activists of the Hindutva organization engaged in combat with the police and broke through the barricades to gain entry. It further stated that "videos of the incident widely circulated on social media."
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Muslim men move away from Basthi
The fact-finding team discovered that Muslim males in the basthi had left the area following the event. We learned that the Basthi's mosque was prohibited from holding Namaz for two days. There is a 24-hour watch being kept by 50–100 law enforcement officers and special force agents in the region. The only hours that the area's most common business, butt operations, are permitted are from 4 a.m. until noon. There is a curfew in place for around 250 meters surrounding the area, the report stated.
Not the first time
The HRF study made clear that communal violence had transpired in the region before, with the first instance being during the ganesh chaturthi celebration last year.
Conflict between Muslims and Hindus erupted last year during Ganesh Chathurthi. In order to prevent similar events, the police spoke with both parties at the start of Ramadan and asked that they not happen again. Every resident in Basthi is a mutton trader. In order to ensure that business remains unhindered on the day of the festival, it is customary to celebrate holi one day in advance here, according to the article.
Conflict between Muslims and Hindus erupted last year during Ganesh Chathurthi. In order to prevent similar events, the police spoke with both parties at the start of Ramadan and asked that they not happen again. Every resident in Basthi is a mutton trader. In order to ensure that business remains unhindered on the day of the festival, it is customary to celebrate holi one day in advance here, according to the article.