Mosques Under Threat from Hindu Extremists in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh
Tensions between Hindu extremists and the Muslim minority are rising in India, especially in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. The unrest has deep roots in religious and political differences, but recent calls from extremist Hindu groups to demolish mosques have intensified the conflict.
Hindu nationalist groups have launched a campaign demanding the destruction of mosques, specifically targeting sites in Shimla's Sanjuli area and Uttarkashi. These groups claim the mosques were built illegally on land meant for other uses. However, local Muslim leaders firmly dispute these claims. Halim Baig, a Muslim lawyer from the area, asserts that the mosques were constructed legally, backed by proper documentation that proves ownership of the land.
The situation escalated when Hindu extremists...