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Time of India
02-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
2nd week in a row, Gurgaon sees terror attack protests after Friday prayers
Gurgaon: The city witnessed its second consecutive week of protests following Friday prayers as hundreds gathered to condemn the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives on April 22. The demonstration, held at the Leisure Valley Ground in Sector 29, marked a continuing wave of public outrage against terrorism while emphasising communal harmony . Accompanied by a posse of city cops, protesters shouted slogans like 'Pakistan Murdabad', 'Aatankwad Murdabad', and 'Hindustan Zindabad' as they gathered at the ground from various parts of the city. The demonstration, organised by local religious and community leaders, drew participants from various backgrounds, united in their stance against terrorism. You Can Also Check: Gurgaon AQI | Weather in Gurgaon | Bank Holidays in Gurgaon | Public Holidays in Gurgaon Mufti Abdul Haseeb Qasmi, president of the Gurgaon Imam Sangathan, addressed the gathering. "We are united in our fight against terrorism. This is not about any religion or community — it is about standing together as Indians against those who threaten our peace," he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Click Here - This Might Save You From Losing Money Expertinspector Click Here Undo Similar demonstrations were held in mosques across the city and in neighbouring Nuh last week, when participants demanded strict action against the perpetrators of the Valley attack. Wearing black armbands and holding aloft placards with anti-terrorism messages and calls for national unity, the protesters brought out marches while authorities maintained tight security to ensure peaceful proceedings. This Friday too, law enforcement officials reiterated their commitment to monitoring the situation closely, warning against any inflammatory social media posts or disruptive activities. "The demonstration concluded peacefully this Friday. There was no untoward incident," an official said. This message of unity resonated in a recent appeal by Himanshi Narwal, wife of Navy Lieutenant Vinay Narwal, who was among the 26 victims of the Pahalgam attack.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
With black bands, Muslims hit streets in Gurgaon after namaz to protest Pahalgam attack
Gurgaon: The Muslim community took to the streets in the city and neighbouring towns after Friday prayers — wearing black armbands and raising slogans against terrorism — to protest the April 22 Pahalgam attack that claimed 26 lives. The demonstrations, organised by various Muslim outfits, saw community leaders and residents marching together, sending a message of solidarity with the victims and their families. 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. You Can Also Check: Gurgaon AQI | Weather in Gurgaon | Bank Holidays in Gurgaon | Public Holidays in Gurgaon Several mosques in the city modified their regular prayer schedules, with some asking members to offer namaz at home as a mark of protest. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Complete protection with iPru All-in-one Term Plan ICICI Pru Life Insurance Plan Get Quote Undo 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.
