Mosque and Madrasa vandalized and burnt

2019-07-16

Main Information

  • Victim Names Undisclosed
  • Date of Incident 2019-07-16
  • Nature of Violence Religious Identity Based Violence
  • Causal factors Religious identity
  • Religion of Vicitim Muslims
  • Name of Perpetrator Undisclosed
  • State Rajasthan
  • City/District Fatehpur, Bhata village
  • Party in Power INC

Other Information

  • Location of Incident Bhata village
  • Perpetrator Organization Bajrag Dal
  • Place of incident N/A

After the spread of the cow-meat rumour, a mosque, its neighbouring madrasa, and the neighboring house were all set on fire. The scriptural books that were kept on the premises were treated in the same way as the Madrasa and Mosque, which were damaged and then set on fire. Fortunately, nobody was inside the halls of prayer but the structural and mental damage is severe and permanent. In the course of this, the nearby house also caught fire.After the incident, the entire area turned into of hatred and anger. When the police arrived, they dispersed the gathering and took charge of the situation. Many people have already left the area owing to the atmosphere created, fearing for their safety.