In Bhagalpur city of Bihar, a Hindutva group hoisted a saffron flag and an Israeli flag near a mosque during a religious procession.
This event, which was captured in a video that quickly spread online, has caused concern for communal peace in the area.
The incident took place during the Kali Visarjan Yatra near Tamtam Chowk, under the Lalmatia Police Station. In the video, members of the Hindutva group can be seen waving an Israeli flag and placing a saffron flag on the mosque’s dome, while others cheered.
Songs with derogatory remarks against the Muslim community were also shared along with the video on social media.
After the video gained traction, authorities acted swiftly. Police cleared the area, assured residents, and deployed additional forces, including units from the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), to secure the locality.
An FIR has been lodged against those involved, and an investigation is underway. The Bhagalpur Police confirmed on social media platform X that legal action is being taken based on the video.
The incident has sparked anger within the Muslim community and raised concerns among social activists, who stress that such acts could disrupt communal harmony. Many are calling for stronger measures to prevent actions that could worsen tensions.
