Maharashtra youths charged for ramming mosque gate

indianexpress.com

In Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, police have filed charges against several youths after a mosque gate was allegedly rammed during Holi celebrations. The incident occurred during the Shimga festival, where a tree trunk was carried to a temple. Locals reported that the group repeatedly struck the mosque gate while chanting provocative slogans. Videos of the event circulated on social media, with some suggesting an attempt to enter the mosque. Authorities stated that the behavior was not premeditated and resulted from a large crowd's momentum. Police are investigating misleading social media posts related to the incident.


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