US EditionJKSM Slams Ashoka Emblem at Hazratbal Shrine
Authorities arrested nearly 30 individuals following the vandalism of the National Emblem at Hazratbal Shrine, highlighting tensions over religious sentiments and national symbols.
- Worshippers vandalized a newly installed renovation plaque bearing the National Emblem at Srinagar's Hazratbal shrine on September 5, 2025, leading to over 26 detentions.
- The incident arose from objections to placing the National Emblem, symbolizing India's identity, inside the shrine housing a holy relic of the Prophet Muhammad, as part of a government-funded renovation.
- Political parties condemned both the vandalism and subsequent police detentions, with local groups demanding removal of Waqf Board Chairperson Darakshan Andrabi, who oversaw the renovation project.
- NC MP Aga Syed Ruhullah acknowledged that regulations exist outlining how the National Emblem should be appropriately used, but he criticized the situation as being unfairly manipulated by institutions to serve as a distorted test of patriotism.
- The controversy highlights tensions between respecting religious sentiments in Kashmir and asserting national symbols, showing challenges in balancing cultural sensitivities with governmental identity.
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JKSM slams Ashoka emblem at Hazratbal Shrine
Jammu & Kashmir Salvation Movement (JKSM) Chairman Altaf Ahmed Bhat has strongly condemned the installation of the Ashoka emblem inside the revered Hazratbal Shrine in Srinagar. Senior Hurriyat leader said Hazratbal is not just a historic site but a sacred space for the entire Muslim community of Jammu and Kashmir, as it houses the holy relic of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him). "The attempt to place a sculpted emblem in such a sanctified pl…
Ashoka emblem at JK's Hazratbal shrine sparks controversy; Over 50 detained
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Police have detained over 50 individuals for questioning following the vandalism of a plaque bearing the Ashoka emblem at the Hazratbal Shrine. The plaque, installed by the Jammu & Kashmir Waqf Board as part of a recent renovation project. It was placed inside the Hazratbal shrine, which houses a relic of the Prophet Muhammad. On Friday, September 5, angry worshippers defaced the plaque, calling it “shameful” and …
Over 50 People Detained For Vandalism At Hazratbal Shrine
More than 50 persons have been detained for questioning in connection with the vandalisation of a plaque with the Ashoka emblem in the Hazratbal shrine here as police intensified searches for those involved in the incident, officials said on Sunday.
NC MP condemns detention of 30 people after defacement of National Emblem at Hazratbal shrine - The Statesman
Condemning the detention of about 30 people after the defacement of the National Emblem at Srinagar’s Hazratbal shrine, ruling National Conference (NC) MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi on Sunday questioned the context of placing the National Emblem inside the dargah.
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