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Time of India
6 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
40 Hindu families put up ‘house for sale' posters in Azamgarh after clash
VARANASI: About 40 Hindu families have put up posters displaying "house for sale" in the Muslim-dominated Chhota Pura area of Uttar Pradesh's Azamgarh district, alleging that they have been facing violence, abuse, and harassment for playing music or DJs during religious and wedding functions. The posters began appearing after a clash between two communities on June 3, police said. Residents from these families alleged that the district administration failed to address their concerns, leaving them with no choice but to sell their homes and relocate. Azamgarh ASP Madhuvan Kumar Singh said, "We have taken note of reports that some families are planning to migrate. We have contacted them and assured them of adequate police presence to ensure their safety. KEY HIGHLIGHTS 40 Hindu families put up 'house for sale' posters in Azamgarh's Muslim-majority Chhota Pura. Residents allege threats and harassment over music during religious and wedding functions. Posters emerged after a June 3 clash between two communities in the area, say police. Families claim officials ignored complaints, forcing them to consider selling their homes. Police assured families of security and promised adequate deployment in the locality.
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Time of India
Residents allege trouble along communal lines in Azamgarh
Varanasi: Following clash on Jun 3 between members of two communities, many families in Chhota Pura area of Bamhaur village, under Mubarakpur police station in Azamgarh district, are displaying posters reading 'House for Sale', alleging that about 40 families of one community were living in a state of fear in this area due to continuous harassment, abuse and violence. Azamgarh ASP Madhuvan Kumar Singh said, "We took note of the reports that some families were hinting at migrating from the area and we contacted them and assured adequate police presence for peace and security." On Jun 3, women and girls were busy performing pre-wedding rituals along with music and dance in Bamhaur when youths from the other community started making videos of them. As the women asked them not to record their celebration, the youths allegedly indulged in sexual harassment. After the women raised the alarm, men from their families arrived and both groups clashed, leaving eight persons injured. After admitting the injured to the hospital, Mubarakpur police said they registered a case and arrested six accused. The ASP stated that a case was registered against both groups in the Jun 3 group clash. Mubarakpur police station in-charge Nihan Nandan stated that after the incident, frequency of police patrols had been increased in the area to maintain peace. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Switch to UnionBank Rewards Card UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Residents alleged that they faced harassment during their religious ceremonies, weddings and family functions, as they were not allowed to play music or use DJs. Videos of girls singing and dancing are recorded and harassment occurred, they said. People from these families alleged that the district administration did not address their concerns, leaving them with no option but to sell their homes and leave. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
