The Ajmer Dargah chief criticized recent claims about mosques and highlighted the tragic consequences of such disputes, referencing a recent incident in Sambhal where five died. He accused petitioners of seeking personal interests. Concerns were raised about rising communal tensions linked to court rulings challenging the status of religious sites, primarily by Hindu groups.
The Karnataka High Court denied bail to accused Rafiq, who allegedly kidnapped, assaulted, and coerced a woman from a Scheduled Caste community into converting to Islam. Justice S Rachaiah emphasized the seriousness of the crime and its societal impact, highlighting the judiciary’s role in combating forced conversions and protecting vulnerable individuals.
