Lucknow: In the midst of anger over circular Muharram DGP hit Gelel, the National Commission for a minority (NCM) on Wednesday took awareness of Suo Motu and seek clarification in the controversial parts of the letter from the Head of the RK Secretary of Tiwari and demanding details about sectarian violence the past.
The Commission specifically recorded a line in the DGP circle, which stated “the anti-social element of the Shiite Sect and Sunni created communal disputes” and asked questions about how the police circular was ‘secret’ leaked to social media.
After an internal letter to the district police chief became a viral on August 1, Clerics Shia loudly objected to his words, which they claim harmed religious sentiment.
In the letter aimed at the Chief Secretary, the Minority Commission asked the government to clarify “Where and on how many opportunities for intra-community violence have occurred”? It also looks for clarification in the second paragraph of the circle, which states “certain activities carried out by the Shiite anti-social elements and Sunni Muslim community sects are not pleasant and can create communal disharmony in two sects”.
Speaking with Toi, said Secretary of Head R Tiwari, he has not received a letter from the commission and will take time to learn the questions raised by the panel.
On controversial orders, he said, “the purpose and purpose of the order is not to offend every part of society.
It only talks about taking precautions to prevent unwanted incidents.
Those who disrupt peace and violate the law are not part of any religion.” On the 2nd August, ADG (Law and order) Prashant Kumar has also clarified “DOS orders and detailed desires for Muharram were issued on July 31 to officers in the field.
This is an internal command department based on previous events”.
He further said nothing mentioned to any community or religion.
It only states that anti-social elements can try to disturb harmony and must be monitored.
Strict actions must be taken against them.
“As such orders are issued before each festival,” he said.
NCM Looking for Clarity Above Muharram Circular
