'Shivling exists beneath': Ganga water offering planned at Deoband seminary on Aug 11
The Hindu Raksha Dal has announced plans to visit the Darul Uloom Deoband seminary to offer Ganga water, claiming a Shivling exists beneath the premises. Local police have issued warnings against any attempts to disrupt law and order during the planned visit.
Why it matters
This incident highlights ongoing communal tensions in India regarding religious sites and the potential for civil unrest over disputed historical claims.
NEW DELHI: The Hindu Raksha Dal has announced plans to visit Darul Uloom in Deoband on Tuesday and offer Ganga water at the prominent Islamic seminary, alleging that a Shivling exists beneath its premises, as reported by PTI.In a video message released on Saturday, Lalit Sharma, Uttarakhand state president of the Hindu Raksha Dal, said members of the organisation, led by its national president Pinky Chaudhary, would travel from Haridwar to Deoband carrying Ganga water.Sharma claimed the organisation had earlier approached the Saharanpur administration seeking an inquiry into its allegation that a Shiv temple exists on the Darul Uloom premises.He alleged that no action was taken on the complaint.Following this, the organisation decided to visit the seminary and offer Ganga water, Sharma said.Police have warned that no…
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