NEW DEHLI: In a concerning incident that has sent shockwaves across the nation, a religious shrine in the Uttarakhand state of India was vandalized by a group of individuals.
The incident, which took place in the Amit Gram area of Rishikesh, has been widely discussed on social media after a video capturing the incident surfaced online.
The shrine, which held significance for the Muslim community, was ruthlessly razed to the ground by a group of individuals associated with the Devbhoomi Raksha Abhiyan. As they wielded sledgehammers, the attackers were heard chanting slogans associated with the popular phrase “Jai Shri Ram,” further escalating tensions surrounding the incident.
The incident has sparked outrage and condemnation from various quarters, with many expressing their concerns about the rise of such acts of violence against religious minorities in the country. Various organizations and individuals have joined their voices to decry the incident, advocating for peace, harmony, and respect for all faiths.
Location: Amit gram, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand
Members of Devbhoomi Raksha Abhiyan demolish a Muslim shrine with sledge hammers while chanting Jai Shri Ram slogans. pic.twitter.com/lAWD5e0GTK
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