Mar 22, 2025 09:30 AM IST
Some outfits argue that the truthful is organized in reminiscence of Syed Salar Masood Ghazi (Ghazi Miyan), the final of Mahmud Ghaznavi, who looted the Somnath temple, says Bilari SDM
MEERUT After the controversy over the Neja Mela in Sambhal, the truthful has been stalled in Moradabad’s Bilari in wake of Hindu organisations protesting over the occasion held yearly in Thaunla village on the border of Sambhal. The district administration has denied permission for the occasion, saying that to take care of uniformity in choices throughout the division, the truthful is not going to be permitted in Moradabad additionally.
ASP (Sambhal) Shrish Chandra conducting a gathering with the Neja Mela Committee members at Kotwali Sadar police station on Monday. (Sourced)
“After protests from Hindu organizations, reports were sought from the police and LIU (Local Intelligence Unit). So far, no one has applied for permission to hold the fair. Such events cannot be organized without official approval,” he added.
The SDM additionally talked about that the top of Thaunla village had additionally handed a decision within the Gram Sabha, opposing the Neja Mela and demanding that it not be organised.
In the meantime in Sambhal, 5 members of the Neja Committee have been certain with sureties of ₹5 lakh every. The Neja festivals had been scheduled to be held on March 25, 26, and 27. The festivals in Shahbazpur Sura Nagla and Khetapur had been deliberate for March 25. The administration had already denied permission for the truthful in Shahbazpur Sura Nagla, and now it has been said that permission is not going to be given for Khetapur additionally.
ASP (Sambhal) Shrish Chandra mentioned strict vigilance is being maintained. “Installation of the Neja fair shield has been prohibited, and therefore, the fair will not be held. Precautionary monitoring is being carried out, and if anyone attempts to disturb the atmosphere, strict action will be taken against them,” he mentioned.