PANAJI
Tense moments were witnessed at the Collem police station on Sunday after a massive crowd objected to the Julus procession planned by the Muslim community on Monday.
Tension escalated when a large assembly of Bajarang Dal members and local villagers from Collem gathered at the Collem police station to voice their strong opposition to the planned procession. They expressed concerns that the event would significantly disrupt traffic in the area, causing inconvenience to residents and commuters alike.
In addition to the traffic disruption, locals raised alarms about the behaviour of the participants during the recent Julus procession, where instances of unruly conduct had been reported. They also highlighted fears of potential violence, including stone-pelting incidents, which had marred previous events.
In response to the concerns raised, the authorities, represented by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) through the Police Inspector, assured that the procession would be confined to the vicinity of the masjid. This arrangement is intended to prevent any disruption to the bustling market and nearby local areas.
Meanwhile, police were bracing up to maintain law and order in Cuncolim following objections raised by Bajrang Dal to the Julus procession.
In another development, the Cuncolim Market Association extended support to the Julus procession taken out by the Muslim community every year on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Prophet Mohammed.
DySP Santosh Desai informed that the Cuncolim Julus procession has the necessary permission from the authorities, adding that the police has been mobilised to tackle any untoward incident.
