Communal tensions rise as saffron flag unfurled at Prayagraj Dargah, FIR lodged
An incident occurred in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on the occasion of Ram Navami, where a group of individuals climbed the gate of the Salar Masood Ghazi Dargah, also known as Ghazi Miyan ki Dargah, and displayed saffron flags while chanting religious slogans. A video of the act was circulated widely on social media platforms.
According to available information, the individuals involved are reportedly associated with the Maharaja Suheldev Samman Suraksha Manch, a right-wing outfit. They were seen arriving at the dargah located in the Sikandra area on motorcycles. The video footage shows three persons standing atop the gate of the shrine, waving saffron flags and raising "Jai Shri Ram" slogans.
Following the incident, local police were informed and reached the site. The individuals were removed from the premises, and an investigation was initiated. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Ganga Nagar) Kuldeep Singh Gunawat stated that the dargah, comprising five shrines, is a place of worship for both Hindus and Muslims, where devotees offer chadar.
Gunawat confirmed that legal proceedings are underway against those identified in connection with the incident. He added that the police personnel deployed at the time are also subject to internal disciplinary measures. He further stated that the situation at the site remains under control and that appropriate legal action would be taken against any attempts to disturb communal harmony.
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EAM Jaishankar meets Jamaican PM, gifts over 10 BHISHM Cubes
Kingston (PTI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday met Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness and discussed ways to further deepen "political, economic and people-to-people cooperation."
Jaishankar also conveyed greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Holness.
"Pleased to call on Prime Minister @AndrewHolnessJM in Kingston. Conveyed the greetings of PM @narendramodi," Jaishankar posted on X.
"Discussed deepening our political, economic and people-to-people cooperation. Value his commitment towards further strengthening India-Jamaica relations," the post further read.
Also, the external affairs minister handed over 10 BHISHM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita & Maitri) Cubes as a gift to Jamaica.
"Formally handed over 10 BHISHM Cubes as a gift from India to Jamaica, in the presence of PM @AndrewHolnessJM, Health Minister @christufton and FM @kaminajsmith," Jaishankar posted on X.
"The BHISHM Cube mobile hospital system, designed for rapid deployment, will help Jamaica during disasters and emergencies. The gift of these cubes is a statement of friendship, a commitment to disaster preparedness, and an outcome of innovation," the post said.
Jaishankar arrived in Kingston on Saturday evening, marking the first leg of his nine-day tour of Jamaica, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago, aimed at further strengthening India's strategic and cultural ties with the Caribbean nations.
Earlier in the day, he interacted with the Indian diaspora and discussed India's ongoing transformation in infrastructure, human development and technology-driven governance and entrepreneurship with them.
He also highlighted the cricket bond between both countries as India gifted a scoreboard to Jamaica.
A scoreboard was dedicated at Sabina Park in Kingston. It is the home of the Jamaica cricket team and is the only Test cricket ground in the Caribbean island nation.
The minister expressed hope that the new scoreboard would witness many memorable innings, including those symbolising the enduring friendship between the two countries.
Cricket has long been a strong cultural bridge between India and Jamaica, which is part of the West Indies cricket team.
Jamaican players, including Chris Gayle, Courtney Walsh and Michael Holding, have played a major role in shaping the legacy of West Indies cricket in the international arena, contributing to its dominance in earlier decades and its continued global appeal.
