Imams circulated false information of Hindus looting Muslim stores on the day of attack [ Haryana, India ]

[ Reported as seen ]

On the 31st of July, at around 1 P.M., the imam, Fajru Miyan falsely announced  on mosque’s speakers that participants of the Jalabhishek pilgrimage looted certain Muslim-owned stores. Currently, the imam is absconding.

Following the announcement of fake claims made on mosque’s speakers, a raft of Muslims assembled and indulged in vandalism, looting, and arson. “The announcement acted as a trigger for anger among the villagers, inciting groups of men who were already agitated due to videos circulating on social media,” said a  member of the Special Investigation Team (SIT).

Further reports suggest that after the fake announcement numerous imams circulated the message through WhatsApp groups and even by means of other mosques.

As per media reports, calls were made from mosques asking every child, woman, and man to come out with weapons.

A video of a child witness who said the Muslim mob had abused the Hindus and threatened them with dire consequences has come out. Another female witness they spoke to had reportedly said that the mob had been swinging weapons, abusing, and shouting that none of them would be left alive.

However, several evidences have popped up which show that the attack of the Muslims on the Hindu devotees was pre-planned. Yet this gas lighting event too cannot be ignored.