Row over slogans at Kashmir Mosque, officer shifted

April 22, 2024 10:51 am

Published by: thefactnews

The Fact News Service

Srinagar, June 26

A security forces officer in Jammu and Kashmir has been removed from duty after a patrol party allegedly forced Muslims at a mosque to raise “Jai Shri Ram” and “Bharat Mata ki Jai” slogans, sources have told media.

The alleged incident took place at Zadoora village in Pulwama district on Saturday morning.

Three former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Ministers — Ghulam Nabi Azad, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti — are among the prominent leaders from the Valley who have demanded a probe into the allegations.

So far, the army or the police have not issued any official statement on the matter.

Senior officers visited the village and assured people that the matter is being investigated and necessary action will be taken, according to officials.

Several villagers have also alleged that the soldiers beat them up before forcing them to raise Jai Shri Ram slogans. The villagers say the incident happened early on Saturday when the muezzin gave the call for morning prayers from the mosque.

In the middle of azaan, they alleged, the muezzin was stopped and forced with other villagers to raise slogans.