Day 2 #Tripuraviolence ground report:
Today I visited Chamtila mosque, Panisangar area. Initially when I tweeted about the vandalization of mosque, Tripura police denied the claim saying nothing has happened of that sort.
But my report from the ground says otherwise.Thread 🧵
Today I visited Chamtila mosque, Panisangar area. Initially when I tweeted about the vandalization of mosque, Tripura police denied the claim saying nothing has happened of that sort.
But my report from the ground says otherwise.Thread 🧵
As soon as I reached there, I saw the mosque was vandalized to an extent that the locals had to contribute to rebuilt/repair few parts.
I was personally shocked to see the condition of mosque & then to be reminded of the claims made by Tripura police.
I was personally shocked to see the condition of mosque & then to be reminded of the claims made by Tripura police.
Windows are broken, there's bricks, wires&glass pieces everywhere outside the doors of the mosque, fana inside the premises has been damaged totally that half of them aren't working, switch boards were damaged which has now been repaired by the locals and another window was set..
Set on fire. The locals who visited the mosque today for the first time after the incident took place told me that it was the VHP members who after the rally visited this mosque and vandalised everything. "They didn't leave anything. It's us who has remade this place"
Locals informed me that on 29th October, they all filed an FIR with the police against the unidentified people who destroyed the mosque. But since then nothing has happened and no arresting has happened (as per their knowledge).
Fear still exists.
Report soon on @HWNewsEnglish
Fear still exists.
Report soon on @HWNewsEnglish
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