Bakri Eid: Restrictions on animal sacrifice in Kalyan societies, police detain BJP corporator over Durgadi Fort row
Police in Kalyan have banned animal sacrifice in several housing societies, leading to discontent among Muslim residents. Additionally, a BJP corporator was detained following protests over temple entry restrictions at Durgadi Fort during Bakri Eid prayers. The situation has raised concerns about communal tensions in the area.
- ▪Police banned animal sacrifice in Kalyan housing societies, causing displeasure among Muslim residents.
- ▪A BJP corporator was detained after protests regarding temple entry restrictions at Durgadi Fort during Bakri Eid.
- ▪Muslim residents expressed frustration over police barricades and restrictions on their traditional practices.
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Police in Kalyan banned animal sacrifice within the premises of several housing societies on Thursday (May 28, 2026), a move that drew displeasure from Muslim residents.Separately, authorities detained a BJP corporator following protests by Shiv Sena factions over temple entry restrictions at the historic Durgadi Fort during Bakri Eid prayers. In Pandharpur, the Muslim community decided to defer goat sacrifice by a few days to avoid coinciding with Ekadashi. Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut criticised what he called attempts to create communal tension.In Kalyan’s Patripool area, police issued instructions against sacrificing goats in society premises or inside homes. Security personnel were deployed at the entrances of Sarvodaya Shristi, Raheja and some other societies.
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