Protest Erupts in Dharavi Against Demolition of Mosque, BMC Vehicle Vandalized[/caption]
Mumbai: A large protest broke out in Dharavi, Mumbai as BMC (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation) officials attempted to demolish the allegedly unauthorized portion of the Mahbub Subhani Mosque located on 90 Feet Road. A huge crowd gathered in the area, preventing BMC officials from carrying out their work. In their anger, protesters also vandalized a BMC vehicle, breaking its windshield. Hundreds of people have blocked the roads in protest, creating a tense situation in the area. To maintain control, a heavy police presence has been deployed on-site.
Several videos from the scene have surfaced, showing hundreds of people chanting slogans on the streets. The police are present and trying to manage the crowd. Pushing and shoving has also been reported among the protesters, leading to disruptions in traffic flow.
Police are urging local residents to calm down and allow the movement of vehicles that are stuck due to the protest. Officials have requested that no damage be done to vehicles and asked the crowd to protest peacefully. Meanwhile, members of the Muslim community have stepped in, trying to convince the protesters to move aside so that traffic can pass.
Protest Erupts in Dharavi Against Demolition of Mosque, BMC Vehicle Vandalized
Published on September 21, 2024 by Admin
[caption id="attachment_1448" align="alignnone" width="1200"] Protest Erupts in Dharavi Against Demolition of Mosque, BMC Vehicle Vandalized[/caption]
Mumbai: A large protest broke out in Dharavi, Mumbai as BMC (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation) officials attempted to demolish the allegedly unauthorized portion of the Mahbub Subhani Mosque located on 90 Feet Road. A huge crowd gathered in the area, preventing BMC officials from carrying out their work. In their anger, protesters also vandalized a BMC vehicle, breaking its windshield. Hundreds of people have blocked the roads in protest, creating a tense situation in the area. To maintain control, a heavy police presence has been deployed on-site.
Several videos from the scene have surfaced, showing hundreds of people chanting slogans on the streets. The police are present and trying to manage the crowd. Pushing and shoving has also been reported among the protesters, leading to disruptions in traffic flow.
Police are urging local residents to calm down and allow the movement of vehicles that are stuck due to the protest. Officials have requested that no damage be done to vehicles and asked the crowd to protest peacefully. Meanwhile, members of the Muslim community have stepped in, trying to convince the protesters to move aside so that traffic can pass.
Protest Erupts in Dharavi Against Demolition of Mosque, BMC Vehicle Vandalized[/caption]
Mumbai: A large protest broke out in Dharavi, Mumbai as BMC (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation) officials attempted to demolish the allegedly unauthorized portion of the Mahbub Subhani Mosque located on 90 Feet Road. A huge crowd gathered in the area, preventing BMC officials from carrying out their work. In their anger, protesters also vandalized a BMC vehicle, breaking its windshield. Hundreds of people have blocked the roads in protest, creating a tense situation in the area. To maintain control, a heavy police presence has been deployed on-site.
Several videos from the scene have surfaced, showing hundreds of people chanting slogans on the streets. The police are present and trying to manage the crowd. Pushing and shoving has also been reported among the protesters, leading to disruptions in traffic flow.
Police are urging local residents to calm down and allow the movement of vehicles that are stuck due to the protest. Officials have requested that no damage be done to vehicles and asked the crowd to protest peacefully. Meanwhile, members of the Muslim community have stepped in, trying to convince the protesters to move aside so that traffic can pass.
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