Angry at the indiscriminate arrests and illegal detention of hundreds of Muslims in the aftermath of Malegaon blasts, the local residents staged a unique protest. After the Friday namaaz, they wore the kind of masks which police make the accused persons to wear at press conferences.
The protestors sat outside the Hamidia mosque and Bada Qabristan.'Hum sab dahshad-gard hain, hamko bhi jail mein thuus do', was their message to the police officials and administration.
Hundreds of Muslims were wearing black bands on their arm as protest against the police high-handedness. 'In the eye of Maharashtra police, we are all terrorists', said one of the protestor. The anguish had spelt on the street. A human chain was also formed against the police action (rounding up of hundreds of youths). On November 14, the bandh has been called. But who will report such a protest?
Friday, November 10, 2006
Muslim youths' unique protest in Malegaon
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Masha Allah! Keep up the good work of reporting such events, you are slowly becoming the voice of the Indian Muslim. Jazak Allah khair.
Good work..masha-allah!
I dont understand why it wasnt coverd in mainstream media.
Danesh bhai and Karim bhai, thanks both of you for encouragement. Yes, with blogs we can do a lot, spread harmony, tell our fellow country men about negative propaganda against Muslims and that we are a very peaceful, toleralant community...
Adnan,
This was a good photograph. And also, liked the way they protested.
You are a journalist, right? So, why dont you send these photographs to mainstream newspapers??
Cheers,
HP
Assalamu'alaykum,
Thank you for reporting these events, it is good to see Muslims in India making such efforts.
You don't know me, but I'm your relative - your daadi is my father's khaala.
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