Bloodshed Over Mosque Survey: India’s Hindutva Agenda Claims Lives

The victims—Bilal Ansar, Nadeem Ahmed, and Nadeem Ghazi—were shot dead by police dispersing protesters, highlighting the Indian state’s readiness to use lethal force against minorities.

At least three Muslim youth lost their lives in violent clashes during a contentious survey of the Shahi Jamia Masjid in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. This bloodshed epitomizes India’s escalating Hindutva-driven oppression.

The victims—Bilal Ansar, Nadeem Ahmed, and Nadeem Ghazi—were shot dead by police attempting to disperse protesters opposing the mosque survey. The incident exposes the Indian state’s willingness to use lethal force against minorities.

The violence followed a sudden court order demanding a survey of the mosque based on claims it was built over the ruins of a temple. This ruling fueled outrage and heightened communal tensions.

On Sunday, a survey team arrived, accompanied by Hindutva groups chanting inflammatory slogans like “Jai Shri Ram” to provoke local Muslims. Their actions sparked clashes, resulting in police firing live rounds into civilians.

The brutality left three Muslims dead and many others injured, including senior police officials. Protesters, enraged by the provocation, set several vehicles ablaze in retaliation, intensifying the chaos.

This violence is not an isolated incident; it reflects a disturbing pattern. The Hindutva agenda thrives on targeting Muslim sites of worship, systematically marginalizing India’s Muslim population.

The involvement of Hindutva groups in what should have been a neutral survey further illustrates the state’s tacit support for extremist ideologies. Their provocative actions were aimed at inciting violence, and the government’s failure to prevent this is telling.

The deaths of Bilal, Nadeem, and Nadeem are tragic symbols of India’s descent into communal hatred. The government’s willingness to suppress Muslim dissent with lethal force underscores the deep-rooted prejudice against the community.

Moradabad Divisional Commissioner Ananya Kumar confirmed the deaths but offered no solutions or accountability for the violence. This lack of remorse from authorities reflects their complicity in perpetuating the Hindutva narrative.

The international community cannot afford to stay silent. The targeting of Muslim worshippers, coupled with state-backed extremist provocations, is a clear violation of human rights. Immediate intervention is crucial to hold India accountable for its descent into communal tyranny.