PIONEER EDGE NEWS SERVICE /Dehradun
A dargah in the Rangers ground area of Dalanwala was allegedly vandalised by a group of 22 to 25 people, who also allegedly attempted to damage the Mazar of Baba Jamal Shah on the night of October 9, according to a complaint filed at the Dalanwala police station.
The Dalanwala police have registered a case on Friday against two identified and 20 to 25 unidentified people. As per the complaint, they also assaulted an elderly caretaker and stole items from the premises.
According to the complaint filed by the Dargah’s caretaker, Maqsood Ahmed alleged that Aman Sawedia and Siddharth Badoni, along with 20 to 25 others, entered the premises carrying hammers and sticks. The group allegedly began damaging the wall near the dargah and also caused damage to the Mazar of Baba Jamal Shah.
Ahmed alleged that when he tried to stop them, the group held him captive and assaulted him. He also alleged that items were stolen from the dargah.
The complainant said the incident could hurt religious sentiments and disturb communal harmony in the area. He has urged the police to examine CCTV footage from nearby cameras and take strict action against those involved.
The police have registered a case under Sections 190, 191(2), 191(3), 196 and 298 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The police have also taken possession of the dargah’s CCTV digital video recorder (DVR).
The Dehradun superintendent of police (City) Shekhar Suyal said that the accused were detained and questioned before being released. He added that the investigation was ongoing and further action would be taken based on the findings.
