Karnataka Masjid Controversy: Hindu Organizations Will Worship

Karnataka Masjid Controversy: Despite the imposition of Section 144, members of Hindu organizations gathered at Kirangur Junction, have called for worship in the mosque.

Section 144 of CrPC has been imposed in Srirangapatna town of Mandya district of Karnataka. This will be applicable from 6 am to 6 pm on Saturday.

This step has been taken in view of today’s call of ‘Srirangapatna Chalo’ by Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP).

In view of the call of VHP, more than 500 policemen have been deployed. Four check posts have been set up. Route march was also taken out in the presence of SP N Yatish.

At the same time, in spite of all this, members of Hindu organizations have started gathering at Kirangur Junction in Srirangapatna town of Mandya district.

He had called for a march to Jamia Masjid here today, saying he would enter the mosque and offer prayers there.

The market will not take place today.

Deputy commissioner Ashwathi S said that the weekly market which usually takes place every Saturday will not be held today.

He said that today a ban has been imposed on the sale of liquor in the 5 km range of Srirangapatna.

Masjid road is closed.

The deputy commissioner said, ‘Today the Masjid road has been closed. People are not allowed to enter the mosque. CCTV cameras have been installed to deal with any untoward incident.

A special team has been formed to keep an eye on suspicious activities.

Adequate security arrangements to prevent untoward incidents.

Mandya SP said that rallies/processions/protests are not allowed in Srirangapatna Nagar Panchayat limits due to prohibitory orders imposed by the taluk administration.

Keeping this order in mind, we have ensured adequate arrangements in and around the town so that no untoward incident takes place.

Legal action will be taken for violating prohibitory orders.

He said that the city is completely calm now. It will remain the same in the coming days as well. We have made the necessary arrangements.

We have deployed our jawans, spoke to the leaders, and informed them about the imposition of prohibitory orders. If any violation is done, legal action will be taken against them.

what is the whole matter?

In fact, like the Gyanvapi Masjid in Varanasi, a dispute has started regarding the Jamia Masjid at Srirangapatna in the Mandya district.

Hindu organizations claim that the mosque has been built on the ruins of a Hanuman temple. He also talked about approaching the court in this matter.

In this regard, Hindu organizations also submitted a memorandum to Mandya Deputy Commissioner Ashwathi S and demanded a survey of the mosque.

Karnataka Masjid Controversy: The mosque came into the limelight on 16 April

It is believed that the Jamia Masjid was built by Tipu Sultan, the former ruler of Mysore.

This mosque came into the limelight when Hindu organizations announced the arrival of six lakh garlanded devotees to Srirangapatna on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti on 16 April.

He had also sought permission from the administration for this.

Due to this, a law and order situation had arisen there. The Masjid Committee had also demanded the administration provide security.