The Chief Superintendent of Police, Abhinav Barange, has confirmed that members of the Hindu community have gathered at the police station to provide statements regarding the incident.
J-K CM Omar Abdullah and Minister Sakina Itoo criticised the UT administration for not shifting the Eid-e-Milad holiday despite the government calendar stating "subject to the appearance of the moon." They termed the move unjust, inconsiderate, and against public sentiment.
As many as fifty-five people have been detained in connection with an alleged stone-pelting incident that occurred during an Eid e Milad procession in Maharashtra's Nandurbar on September 19, officials said on Friday.
The Mumbai government has rescheduled the Eid-e-Milad holiday from September 16 to September 18 to avoid clashes with Ganpati immersion ceremonies and maintain peace between communities.
President of India Droupadi Murmu extended warm greetings on the occasion of Eid-e-Milad Un Nabi and urged the citizens to move forward with harmony and brotherhood and work for the welfare of humanity.