Outsiders Not Allowed: Pune's Paud Village Passes Resolution Restricting Non-Resident Muslims From Offering Namaz In Local Mosque

The gram panchayat of Paud village in Pune district has passed a controversial resolution restricting non-resident Muslims from offering namaz in the local mosque. This comes in the wake of the Pahalgam terrorist attack, in which 26 people lost their lives, including two from Pune.

"In a special meeting organised in the presence of villagers of Paud and the Muslims living in the village, a resolution has been passed. As per the resolution, only Muslim residents of the village will be able to offer namaz in the local mosque. Muslims from outside the state, Muslims who have come on business in the area and Muslims from any other village nearby won't be allowed. This decision has been taken keeping in mind the law and order and security of the village," read the resolution in Marathi.

Meanwhile, in the same village, a shocking incident has taken place. A man and his son have been arrested for allegedly desecrating the idol of Goddess Annapurna at the Nageshwar Temple.

Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Sunil Pujari, from the Haveli Division of Pune Rural Police, confirmed the arrest and said further investigation is underway. He informed that the accused has been identified as Naushad Shaikh (father). However, the age of the son was yet to be determined.

A case has been registered at Paud Police Station under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including sections 196, 298, 299, 302, 351(2), and 3(5).

Police officials stated that the situation in the area remains normal, and security personnel have been deployed to maintain law and order.