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Farooq Abdullah condemns vandalisation of UP mausoleum
Agency: PTI Srinagar, Aug 12 (PTI) National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah Tuesday condemned the vandalisation of a Sufi tomb in Uttar Pradesh, calling it a deliberate attempt to inflame communal passions and undermine the country's secular foundations. Members of Hindu right-wing outfits created a ruckus at a mausoleum in Fatehpur district on Monday, claiming it to be a temple site where they had the right to pray. Police booked more than 150 people for damaging public property and disturbing the peace. 'The desecration of any place of worship is unacceptable, but the targeting of a Sufi shrine, which represents India's age-old tradition of syncretic culture and spiritual inclusivity, is particularly distressing, Abdullah said in a statement. He called the incident a 'deliberate attempt" to inflame communal passions and undermine the country's secular foundations. 'This is not just an attack on a tomb but on the very idea of India as a land where multiple faiths have coexisted peacefully for centuries," he said. Abdullah said Sufi shrines and tombs across the country have long stood as symbols of communal harmony, drawing people from all religions, castes and backgrounds. These sites embody India's unique blend of spiritual traditions and must be preserved as shared heritage, he said. The NC president warned that such actions not only provoke unrest but also play into the hands of those trying to divide the nation. 'Such acts sow seeds of discord and intolerance, which are detrimental to the unity and peace of the country," he said, adding, 'I urge both the UP government and the central authorities to identify and punish the culprits without delay." There must be no leniency towards those who seek to disrupt communal harmony, he added. Abdullah also called upon religious and community leaders to collectively denounce such acts and work toward strengthening the values of tolerance and coexistence. 'India's strength lies in its diversity. We must stand united against hatred and ensure that no one is allowed to damage the soul of our nation," he added. PTI SSB KSS KSS view comments First Published: August 12, 2025, 23:30 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Deccan Herald
2 days ago
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Saffron outfits go on rampage, damage 200-year old tomb in UP claiming it to be a temple
Lucknow: Tension prevailed in Uttar Pradesh's Fatehpur district after hundreds of saffron activists barged into a 200-year old 'Maqbara' (tomb) and damaged two 'mazars' (shrine) on Monday claiming it to be a temple which was 'demolished' by the Muslim rulers and converted into a to the police sources here, a large number of BJP and Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) workers assembled near the tomb and, breaking the police barricades, barged into the tomb of Nawab Abdus Samad and performed 'aarti' and 'puja' in Uttar Pradesh town after Sufi saint's tomb found BJP president Mukhlal Pal and former MLA Vikram Singh led the saffron activists. They also recited 'Hanuman Chalisa' inside the saffron activists damaged two shrines inside the tomb with stones and sticks. A video which surfaced on social media purportedly showed some activists hitting the 'mazars with heavy stones and said that the members of the other community, who also reached there upon getting the information to 'confront' the saffron said that a large number of security personnel were deployed in and around the tomb and barricades were put up to prevent entry to the reports, the tomb was situated in Abu Nagar area in the district. The saffron outfits claim that it was a temple, which was converted into a tomb by the Muslims.''It is an ancient temple ... .there are symbols like trident and lotus flower inside it,'' Pal claimed. He had earlier appealed to the members of the Hindu community to perform puja there on said that they would not allow any one to change the status of the site until there was a court order or direction from the archaeological survey of India officials.
News18
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Indian Air Force Shares Unseen Footage Of Attack On Terror Camps During Op Sindoor
Last Updated: Stating that "IAF responded with precision, speed, resolve", the video showed aerial strikes by the Indian fighter jets on terror sites in Pakistan and PoK. Showcasing the success of Operation Sindoor, the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Sunday shared a video showing a glimpse of an attack on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). IAF posted a video of about 6 minutes on X showcasing its power and strength in safeguarding the country. The clip shows how India avenged the April 22 Pahalgam attack, in which 26 civilians lost their lives. Stating that 'IAF responded with precision, speed, resolve", the video showed aerial strikes by the Indian fighter jets on terror sites in Pakistan and PoK. It also featured clips and pictures that showed the 'decimated" terror camps. Indian Air Force -Touch the Sky with Glory #IndianAirForce #YearOfDefenceReforms @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India @adgpi @IndiannavyMedia @indiannavy @CareerinIAF — Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) August 10, 2025 The video also showed fighter jets in action during the 1971 war with Pakistan. It also mentioned the Kargil war and Indian strikes in response to the Pulwama attack in 2019. 'When the skies grow dark and danger looms across land or sea, there's one force that rises. Vast, fearless and precise. The Indian Air Force." The Indian armed forces launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 after and struck multiple terror camps in Pakistan and PoK, killing over 100 terrorists. In response, to India's action, Pakistan then launched a massive missile and drone attack, which India intercepted. In retaliation, Indian forces struck airfields in Pakistan. Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh last Saturday said the IAF shot down five Pakistani fighter jets and a large aircraft during Operation Sindoor. 'We have an indication of at least one AWC in that AWC hangar, and a few F-16s, which are under maintenance there. We have at least five fighters confirmed killed and one large aircraft, which could be either an aircraft or an AWC, which was taken at a distance of about 300 kilometres. This is actually the largest ever recorded surface-to-air kill that we can talk about," he said during an event in Bengaluru. view comments First Published: August 11, 2025, 13:09 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
