With black bands, Muslims hit streets in Gurgaon after namaz to protest Pahalgam attack
Gurgaon Imam Sangathan led the protests in the city. In Sarai Alawardi, demonstrators burned effigies representing terrorism, raising slogans of 'Hindustan zindabad, Pakistan murdabad'. "We began our prayers with a two-minute silence for the victims of the Pahalgam attack. Our community stands united against these heinous acts that have no place in any religion or society," said Mufti Abdul Haseeb Qasmi, who heads the Sangathan.
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Several mosques in the city modified their regular prayer schedules, with some asking members to offer namaz at home as a mark of protest.
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Imam Mohammad Shoqeen, who led prayers at MG Road, said the terror strike had shaken the entire nation. "This cowardly act against innocent civilians must be condemned in the strongest terms," he asserted.
Haji Sabir, who led prayers at Chandra Lok society, demanded that govt take strong measures to eradicate terrorism from its roots. "This attack is not only on innocent people, but also on the peace, culture, and values of humanity in our country. We stand united against terrorism and express deep condolences with the families of the 26 people who were shot dead," he added. In Chakkarpur, imam Mohammad Noshad also appealed for peace. "Here, too, we wore black armbands to mourn the deaths of innocent tourists. It was a show of solidarity," he added.
Protests were also held in Nuh, where Muslims gathered at Jama Masjid. Led by former minister Azad Mohammad, the demonstrators marched through the town's main roads to Lal Kuan Chowk, carrying placards demanding justice and accusing Pakistan of sponsoring terrorism. "Islam is a religion of peace.
The act of these terrorists has no basis in our faith and only serve to harm our beloved country," the former minister said. He called for unified action from both ruling and opposition parties to combat terrorism across the country.
Shehzad Khan from Muslim Ekta Manch in Gurgaon, said, "Our forefathers chose this country during Partition. This is our home, and we will stand united against any threat to our nation's peace and harmony," he said. The demonstrations concluded with community leaders urging the Centre to take "decisive action" against terrorism and emphasising the need for maintaining communal harmony.
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