Jamia Masjid vandalised, Holy Qur’an desecrated in Telangana
Hyderabad: In another Islamophobic act in India under Narendra Modi’s Hindutva government, the Jamia Masjid was vandalised and copies of the Holy Qur’an were desecrated by unidentified miscreants in Telangana state.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the mosque was targeted and the Holy Qur’an and other religious books were desecrated in Jalalpur village of Bommalaramaram Mandal in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district.
Worshippers arriving for prayers were left shaken after discovering damaged walls, broken window panes, and damaged washroom doors. Multiple copies of the Holy Qur’an were found strewn across the floor, bearing clear signs of desecration. Several empty wine, beer, and whisky bottles were also recovered from the premises, according to media reports.
Local residents described the incident as a communal act targeting the Muslim community. According to reports, unidentified individuals forcibly entered the mosque, ransacked parts of the premises, and vandalised religious scriptures.
People described it as a communal act allegedly carried out by Hindutva supporters associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, Vishva Hindu Parishad, and Bajrang Dal, targeting the Muslim community.
The spokesperson for Majlis Bachao Tehreek (MBT), Amjed Ullah Khan, condemned the attack, calling it “a hateful assault on religious harmony and constitutional values.” He demanded that police immediately register a criminal case, identify the perpetrators, and ensure strict punishment under the law.
Residents said the incident appeared to be more than mere vandalism of a place of worship, describing it as a deliberate attempt to provoke communal tension. They urged authorities to act swiftly and transparently, warning that failure to take decisive action could embolden anti-social elements.
Residents and local community leaders have called on the Telangana government to enhance security at religious sites and prevent such incidents from recurring.
