Tensions flared in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar on Friday, after a significant number of Muslims assembled outside the City Chowk police station. The protesters demanded immediate action against Ramgiri Maharaj, a Hindu religious leader, for allegedly making offensive comments about Prophet Mohammad.The crowd, composed of members from the Muslim community, voiced their concerns outside the police station. They accused Maharaj of making derogatory remarks about Prophet Mohammad and Islam. In response, the police attempted to calm the situation, with Inspector Nirmala Pardeshi addressing the crowd. She assured the protesters that their grievances would be reviewed and that appropriate action would be taken.Ramgiri Maharaj, speaking to the media about the controversy, defended his statements: “Hindus should remain alert. I have spoken what I wanted to. I am firm on it and I am ready to face its consequences.”Tension prevailed in part of #ChhatrapatiSambhajinagar city in #Maharashtra on Friday after a group of #Muslims gathered in front of a police station and demanded action against a #Hindu religious leader for his alleged objectionable remark against #ProphetMohammad.A large… pic.twitter.com/HJnOwev5L9— Hate Detector 🔍 (@HateDetectors) August 16, 2024In response to the incident, former MP and AIMIM state unit president Imtiaz Jaleel took action by writing to the city police commissioner. Jaleels letter criticized Maharajs comments made in Panchale village, Sinnar tehsil, Nashik. He alleged that Maharajs statements were intended to tarnish the image of the Muslim community and create communal discord.Jaleel further asserted that such remarks were strategically designed to incite riots between Hindus and Muslims. “This is done deliberately to foment communal riots. So strict action should be taken against him,” Jaleel stated. He also suggested that Maharajs statements might have been influenced by external political motives, aiming to disrupt communal harmony.
