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Anti-Muslim Graffiti on Penzberg Mosque Prompts Police Investigation

Mosque leaders label the attack a hate crime, pressing for stronger political action on Islamophobia.

Overview

  • Unknown individuals painted "Der Islam gehört nicht zu Deutschland" on the Islamic Centre’s glass facade overnight on 29 September at Bichler Straße.
  • The letters "BPE" were added; reporters note this could reference Bürgerbewegung Pax Europa, though no link has been established.
  • The Islamic community removed the paint, filed a criminal complaint, and the Penzberg police confirmed they have opened an investigation.
  • Imam Benjamin Idriz and the board argue the act could constitute Volksverhetzung and call for perpetrators to be identified and punished.
  • Leaders cite a pattern after a January leaflet campaign by the far-right party Der Dritte Weg and report that parts of the site have cameras, though the main frontage is not covered.