Outrage and Accusations Over Hazratbal Shrine Vandalism

Mob vandalises National Emblem at Hazratbal Shrine

Darakshan Andrabi, chairperson of J&K Waqf Board, sought police action against the protesters and accused the National Conference of inciting the people

Tensions Erupt At Hazratbal Shrine As Crowd Vandalizes Ashoka Emblem Plaque

The devotees, viewing the emblem as an idol-like image, smashed the left corner of the plaque, which was part of a renovation project’s foundation stone inaugurated two days prior by Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board chairperson Dr. Darakhshan Andrabi.

Outrage and Accusations Over Hazratbal Shrine Vandalism

The vandalism of a stone plaque bearing the national emblem at Jammu and Kashmir's Hazratbal Shrine has sparked outrage. BJP leader Dr Darakshan Andrabi condemned the act, calling it a terrorist attack by political opponents. The incident highlights tensions over religious and national symbols in the region.

"Very unfortunate" says BJP's Andrabi as mob defaces Hazratbal shrine plaque

A mob vandalised a foundation stone plaque at Hazratbal shrine, tarnishing the national emblem, a video showed. BJP leader and J&K Waqf Board chairperson Darakhshan Andrabi termed it a "terrorist attack" and said culprits would face lifetime ban and FIR.

Plaque with Ashoka emblem in Srinagar’s Hazratbal vandalised, political row erupts in Valley

The plaque Kashmir’s most revered shrine led protesters to pelt stones at it and raise slogans. Kashmiri leaders called it ‘Wakf Board’s brazen attempt to hurt Muslim sentiments’.

Ashoka Emblem at J&K's Hazratbal shrine vandalised, Waqf Board chief demands action

A political and religious controversy erupted over the engraving of the national emblem on the renovation plaque at Hazratbal Shrine in Jammu and Kashmir.