Bakrid Goat Disputes Spark Tensions Across Mumbai Housing Societies
After Mira Road, Bakrid goat disputes spill across Mumbai housing societies
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Following clashes in Mira Road over goats kept for Bakrid, protests erupted in Ghatkopar and Goregaon as residents opposed animal sacrifice in housing societies. Police intervened, revoking permissions and increasing security across Mumbai to maintain peace during Eid-ul-Adha celebrations.
- 01Clashes in Mira Road involved right-wing activists and local residents over goats kept for Bakrid, leading to multiple FIRs.
- 02Protests spread to Ghatkopar and Goregaon, where permissions for animal sacrifice were revoked amid community tensions.
- 03BJP corporator Priti Satam supported residents opposing animal sacrifice within residential areas, citing health concerns.
- 04Mumbai Police deployed over 12,000 personnel citywide to ensure security during Bakrid celebrations.
- 05Social media monitoring is in place to prevent the spread of misinformation and maintain communal harmony.
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Tensions escalated in Mumbai following clashes in Mira Road over the housing of goats for Bakrid, prompting protests in Ghatkopar and Goregaon against animal sacrifice within residential complexes. The incident in Mira Road involved confrontations between right-wing activists and local residents, leading to police filing multiple FIRs against those accused of inciting communal discord. As protests spread, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) revoked permissions for animal sacrifice in various societies due to health and sanitation concerns. BJP corporator Priti Satam emphasized that while religious practices are respected, sacrifices should occur only in authorized slaughterhouses. In response to the unrest, the Mumbai Police mobilized over 12,000 officers to ensure safety during Eid-ul-Adha celebrations, with special units deployed in sensitive areas. Authorities have urged citizens to report suspicious activities as part of efforts to maintain peace and prevent communal tensions.
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The ongoing disputes over animal sacrifices in residential areas could lead to heightened communal tensions and affect community relations in Mumbai.
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