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Bhojshala Verdict: 1000 Security Personnel Deployed in Dhar District

Around 1,000 security personnel have been deployed across sensitive areas in Dhar district following the Madhya Pradesh High Court verdict declaring the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex a temple. Continuous flag marches are being conducted by police to instill confidence among citizens and prevent any untoward incidents. The High Court granted the Hindu side the right to worship and recommended the government consider providing alternative land to the Muslim side for a mosque. Caveat pleas have been filed in the Supreme Court anticipating a challenge to the verdict from the Muslim side.

Key Points: Bhojshala Issue: 1000 Security Deployed in Dhar

  • 1,000 security personnel deployed in Dhar district
  • Flag marches conducted to maintain peace
  • MP High Court declares Bhojshala complex a temple
  • Hindu side granted right to worship; Muslim side offered alternative land
  • Caveat pleas filed in Supreme Court
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Bhojshala issue: Around 1,000 security personnel deployed across sensitive areas in Dhar district, says ASP

Around 1,000 security personnel deployed across sensitive areas in Dhar district after MP High Court declares Bhojshala a temple, says ASP Vijay Dawar.

"To maintain peace in the city and ensure that law and order, continuous flag marches are being conducted. - Vijay Dawar, ASP Dhar"

Dhar, May 16

Security forces conducted a flag march in the vicinity of the Bhojshala complex in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district to ensure peace and maintain law and order in the region.

According to the police, extensive security arrangements have been put in place, including the deployment of a large contingent of security personnel and continuous monitoring of sensitive areas.

Speaking to ANI, Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Dhar, Vijay Dawar, stated that the continuous flag marches are aimed at instilling confidence among citizens and preventing any untoward incidents.

"To maintain peace in the city and ensure that law and order, continuous flag marches are being conducted. A force of around 1,000 personnel has been deployed across various sensitive areas. Police are keeping a constant watch through CCTV surveillance and drones. Any unlawful activity will result in strict action", he said.

A member of the Bhoj Utsav Samiti, Ashok Kumar Jain, on Saturday welcomed the Madhya Pradesh High Court verdict declaring the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex a temple, saying their "long-standing battle" had finally borne fruit and urged the Hindu community to come forward and offer prayers at the site.

"Our long-standing battle bore fruit today, and we call on the Hindu society to come and offer prayers," Jain said.

He alleged that restrictions were imposed on Hindu worship during the tenure of former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh.

"We used to offer prayers here every Tuesday, but the Congress state government under Digvijay Singh put restrictions on us and allowed us only once a year on Basant Panchami, while giving the rights to offer Namaz to the Muslims," he said.

Jain further claimed that protests and Satyagraha movements were carried out over the issue. He also targeted former West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee over the issue.

The Madhya Pradesh High Court on Friday delivered a verdict, granting the Hindu side the right to worship and recognising the complex as belonging to Raja Bhoj.

The court ruled that the disputed site is fundamentally a temple dedicated to Goddess Vagdevi, dating back to the Bhoj-Parmar dynasty, and quashed the previous ASI order, permitting the Muslim community to offer prayers there on Friday.

The court order said that the Indian government may address the demand for the repatriation of the idol, which is currently housed in a museum in London.

The High Court also asked the State government to consider granting land to the Muslim side for a mosque in Dhar district, in case the respondent moves an application.

Meanwhile, two caveat pleas have been moved in the Supreme Court hours after the Madhya Pradesh High Court's decision, anticipating that parties from the Muslim side may challenge the verdict before the apex court.

- ANI

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Sarah B
It's good to see the court respecting archaeological evidence. But 1000 security personnel for one complex? That seems excessive in a democracy. The real victory will be when both communities can worship without needing an army presence.
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Priya S
As a history buff, this verdict makes sense. The Bhoj-Parmar dynasty clearly built it as a Vagdevi temple. But let's not forget - India's strength is in its diversity. The court offering land for a mosque is a balanced approach. Hope this doesn't become another Ayodhya-style flashpoint.
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Michael C
Glad to see the courts finally resolving these long-standing disputes. But I'm concerned about Ashok Jain's comments about Mamata Banerjee - this is a local issue, why drag Bengal into it? Let's stay focused on the facts and peaceful resolution.
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Vikram M
The flag march is reassuring but also sad - we need security for a place of worship. That said, the court's decision to repatriate the idol from London is brilliant. Those artifacts belong in India, not in some foreign museum. Let's hope the government follows through.
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David E
Interesting how this happened right before elections. The timing seems political. But if the court's decision is based on evidence, then it's fine. Just hope the Muslim community gets a dignified alternative and this doesn't lead to unrest in surrounding areas.

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