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After Ratnagiri mosque gates rammed during religious procession, police say there was no forcible entry

During the Shimga procession on March 12, 2025, a group allegedly rammed the gates of a mosque in Ratnagiri, according to eyewitness accounts and viral videos.
Ratnagiri police stated that no forcible entry occurred and described the incident as involving aggressive sloganeering during Holi celebrations.
A local lawyer requested a stronger FIR against 25 to 35 individuals under various sections of law for their actions during the incident, emphasizing that it harmed Hindu-Muslim unity in the area.
Leaders including Asaduddin Owaisi condemned the attack, criticizing the police response and stressing the need for accountability for those who disturb peace.

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The Wire

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Video Shows Mob Ramming Mosque Gates in Pre-Holi Procession, Ratnagiri Police Says Part of Tradition

Eyewitnesses told a newspaper that there were successful attempts to enter the mosque.

20 days ago·New Delhi, India

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The Siasat Daily

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Ratnagiri police calls it 'tradition' after mob attempts to forcefully enter mosque

Amid viral videos showing a mob of Hindutva followers in Maharashtra allegedly attempting to enter a Ratnagiri mosque by ramming a huge wooden structure onto its gates, police denied any claims of ‘forced entry’ and clarified that the videos depict an old tradition followed during the Shimga festival. However, they stated that a case has been registered against those who raised slogans. Gate ramming unprecedented: Locals The two-kilometre-long p…

20 days ago

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The Quint

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How a Tradition of Bringing a Tree to a Mosque on Holi Took a Turn in Ratnagiri

Following viral videos and claims of Hindus trying to enter a Jama Masjid in Rajapur village of Maharashtra's Ratnagiri forcibly by ramming a tree trunk into the gates, the Ratnagiri police has denied 'forced entry' into the mosque and said that the videos show an old tradition followed during the Shimga festival.The incident took place in Rajapur village of Ratnagiri district where Shimga festival, aslo known as Madhachi yatra.The locals, howev…

21 days ago·India

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The Hindu

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After Ratnagiri mosque gates rammed during religious procession, police say there was no forcible entry

Alleged gate ramming at Ratnagiri mosque during Holi procession sparks controversy, refuted by police, AIMIM demands action.

21 days ago·India

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madhyamamonline.com

Video shows Hindutva fringe mob trying to forcefully enter Ratnagiri mosque

A video that surfaced on social media showed scores of people participating in the festival and using a large wooden device to break into the gates of Jama Masjid in Rajapur, while police officials watched without acting, but the mosque authorities prevented a major communal incident.

21 days ago

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IAMC

Hindu extremists attack mosque with battering ram IAMC

A disturbing viral video taken in Maharashtra’s Rajapur shows a crowd of Hindu extremists using a large wooden battering ram to break into Jama Masjid to “celebrate” Shimga, a pre-Holi festival. As the mob tried to force their way inside, mosque authorities shut the gates, while police officers stood by without intervening. The footage has sparked widespread outrage on social media. Muslims attacked, forced to chant ‘Jai Shri Ram’ over Holi dona…

21 days ago

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