{"id":3962,"date":"2025-04-27T16:59:30","date_gmt":"2025-04-27T11:29:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/?p=3962"},"modified":"2025-04-27T17:17:51","modified_gmt":"2025-04-27T11:47:51","slug":"unpardonable-and-inhumane-protesters-masjid-e-taha-on-kashmir-killings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/belgaumnow.com\/?p=3962","title":{"rendered":"\u201cUnpardonable and Inhumane\u201d: Protesters @ Masjid e Taha on Kashmir Killings"},"content":{"rendered":"

Terror Attack in Pahalgam Condemned as \u2018Unpardonable\u2019: Muslim Leaders Demand Accountability and Compensation<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Protest held in Masjid e Taha Mathikere Bengaluru, delegation visits victim\u2019s family<\/em><\/span><\/h3>\n

BENGALURU, April 25<\/strong> \u2014 In a strong show of solidarity and condemnation, the Masjid-e-Taha Management Committee in Mattikere organized a symbolic protest outside the mosque premises against the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, which claimed the lives of over 20 innocent tourists, including Bharat Bhushan, a resident of Bengaluru.<\/p>\n

The gathering was marked by emotional speeches, calls for justice, and demands for accountability from the government. Community leaders and concerned citizens joined together to denounce the \u201cmerciless and unpardonable\u201d violence perpetrated by terrorists in the tourist hub of Kashmir.<\/p>\n

\u2018Attack on Humanity, Not Just Security\u2019<\/h3>\n

Veteran journalist Belaguru Samillah termed the incident \u201can injury to the heart of our country,\u201d questioning the very morality of violence cloaked in the name of religion.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIt\u2019s an attack on humanity,\u201d Samillah said. \u201cIs there any religion that permits killing innocents to protect itself? This ghastly act must be condemned by everyone, irrespective of their faith.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Belaguru Samiullah at Protest at Masjid e Taha<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/blockquote>\n

Samiullah Khan, President of the Masjid-e-Taha Committee, expressed serious concern over the security lapse in a sensitive area like Pahalgam, especially when it was brimming with tourists.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWhen we request permission for a peaceful protest or Eid prayer, the police run full background checks and procedures,\u201d Khan remarked. \u201cBut where was that vigilance in Pahalgam? Thousands of tourists were there\u2014how did such a lapse occur? Who is accountable for this gross negligence?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Delegation Visits Grieving Family<\/h3>\n

Following the protest, a delegation led by Samiullah Khan and Syed Ashraf, former secretary to a former Prime Minister, visited the residence of Bharat Bhushan in Bengaluru. They met with his grieving mother and other family members to express solidarity and offer condolences.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWhat happened to Bharat Bhushan is not just a tragedy; it\u2019s a failure of the state\u2019s duty to protect its citizens,\u201d said Syed Ashraf. \u201cThe Union Home Minister must resign for this grave lapse, and the Karnataka government should extend a compensation of at least \u20b925 lakhs to the families of the victims.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Syed Ashraf’s address on Pahalgam Attack<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/blockquote>\n

Call for Strong Action and Justice<\/h3>\n

Former Karnataka Minister Roshan Baig also attended the protest and made a passionate appeal to both the community and the government.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIslam does not preach extremism. Using the name of Islam to spill innocent blood is not only wrong, it\u2019s shameful,\u201d Baig said. \u201cThe culprits must be punished with the harshest penalties to set a precedent and deter future attacks.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Roshan Baig Participates in a Protest @ Masjid e Taha Against Pahalgam Attack<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The speakers collectively emphasized that such acts of terrorism serve only to divide communities and destabilize peace. They demanded swift justice and a transparent investigation into the incident, along with substantial support for the affected families.<\/p>\n

Community Calls for Healing, Not Hate<\/h3>\n

The protest ended with prayers for the deceased and a call to maintain unity in the face of divisive violence. The organizers reiterated that terrorism has no religion and that the entire country must come together to fight such threats with resolve and compassion.<\/p>\n

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\u201cOur response should not be hate, but healing,\u201d said Samiullah Khan. \u201cJustice, accountability, and support for the victims\u2019 families must be our immediate priorities.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The community now awaits action from both state and central governments, as calls for answers and justice continue to grow louder.<\/p>\n

STATEMENTS<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
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    \u201cA merciless and unpardonable act of terror \u2013 justice delayed is justice denied.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    \u201cWhy was there no security in Pahalgam despite thousands of tourists?\u201d Samiullah Khan<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    \u201cThe Home Minister must be held accountable for this shameful security lapse,\u201d Syed Ashraf<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    \u201cIslam does not condone violence\u2014terrorism has no religion,\u201d Roshan Baig<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    \u201cWe stand with the family of Bharat Bhushan. Karnataka must give \u20b925 lakh in compensation.\u201d Syed Ashraf<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Q&A<\/strong> (media interaction)<\/h3>\n

    Q: What was the purpose of today\u2019s protest outside Masjid-e-Taha?<\/strong>
    A:<\/strong> The protest was a symbolic act of collective mourning and condemnation of the Pahalgam terror attack. We demanded justice, accountability, and compensation for the victims.<\/p>\n

    Q: What specific demands are being made by community leaders?<\/strong>
    A:<\/strong> We are demanding that the Union Home Minister resign over the security lapse, that an investigation be initiated immediately, and that the Karnataka government provide \u20b925 lakh to the families of each victim.<\/p>\n

    Q: Was there any outreach to the victims\u2019 families?<\/strong>
    A:<\/strong> Yes. A delegation visited the home of Bharat Bhushan in Bengaluru to express solidarity and support his grieving family.<\/p>\n

    Q: Are you suggesting the attack was preventable?<\/strong>
    A:<\/strong> Absolutely. In high-security zones like Pahalgam, such a breach points to a massive intelligence and security failure. The government must answer for it.<\/p>\n

    Q: How should the government respond?<\/strong>
    A:<\/strong> Swift justice, arrests of the perpetrators, sackings of negligent officials, and immediate compensation for the victims\u2019 families.<\/p>\n

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