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Tensions Rise in Prayagraj After Activists Scale Dargah, Call for Demolition

Right-wing activists led by Manendra Pratap Singh climbed the dargah of Salar Masood Ghazi Miyan on Ram Navami, prompting police action and investigations as calls for its demolition circulate online.

Activists holding saffron flags atop the dargah.
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Overview

  • On Ram Navami, 20-25 individuals led by Manendra Pratap Singh climbed the dargah of Salar Masood Ghazi Miyan in Prayagraj, waving saffron flags and raising slogans.
  • The incident was recorded and shared online, with Singh demanding the demolition of the dargah, labeling it an illegal structure.
  • Police have deployed personnel at the site to prevent further unrest and are investigating the incident, while departmental action is being taken against officers responsible for security lapses.
  • The dargah, historically visited by both Hindu and Muslim devotees, has become a focal point of communal tensions, with right-wing groups questioning its legitimacy.
  • The Maharaja Suheldev Samman Suraksha Manch (MSSSM) has claimed responsibility for the incident and called for the cessation of the weekly fair held at the dargah.