Violence Erupts in Mira Road Over Goats Kept for Eid Celebration
Goats kept in residential building for Eid sparks violence in Mira Road

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Violence erupted in Mira Road, Mumbai, as residents clashed over goats kept for Eid in a residential society. The dispute escalated, leading to injuries and heavy police presence to restore order.
- 01The goats were kept in a temporary shed in Poonam Estate Cluster-1 for Eid celebrations.
- 02Residents protested against the goats' presence, leading to a scuffle that injured one person.
- 03Hindu organizations, including Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), protested, prompting the municipal corporation to dismantle the shed.
- 04Despite the dismantling, allegations arose that 40 to 50 goats remained on the premises, inciting further protests.
- 05Tensions escalated when a pig was brought to the protest site as a form of retaliation.
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In Mira Road, Mumbai, a dispute over goats kept for Eid celebrations led to violence and significant police intervention. The goats were housed in a temporary shed within a residential society in Poonam Estate Cluster-1, which sparked objections from some residents. The society management clarified that permission was granted solely for keeping the goats, not for sacrifice. Protests intensified when Hindu organizations, particularly the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), demanded the removal of the goats, leading the municipal corporation to dismantle the shed. However, claims that 40 to 50 goats remained on-site prompted further unrest, resulting in a scuffle where VHP leader Nagnath Kamble was reportedly attacked. In a retaliatory act, members of local Hindu groups brought a pig to the protest area, escalating tensions. Police increased their presence to manage the situation and maintain order, reflecting ongoing communal tensions in the area, reminiscent of a similar incident in 2023.
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The incident highlights ongoing communal tensions in Mira Road, affecting local residents' safety and peace.
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