In the Vidisha district of Madhya Pradesh, several Muslim youths raised “Pakistan Zindabad” slogans on Independence Day (15th August). The Muslim accused youths raised pro-Pakistan and religious slogans during the Independence Day celebrations at Lateri tehsil headquarters.
As the video of the incident went viral on social media, local BJP leaders sent a memorandum to the municipal inspector. The police have also apprehended a student in this case. BJP leader Sanjay Jain stated that an Independence Day program was held on Thursday at the district campus.
As the program ended, some students raised Bharat Mata Ki Jai slogans, while Muslim students raised Pakistan Zindabad slogans and an altercation ensued. The police apprehended one of the students on the spot, while the others fled. The BJP and Bajrang Dal have demanded that the rest of the students who raised pro-Pakistan slogans be arrested.
Meanwhile, SDOP Ajay Mishra said that a minor has been taken into custody and efforts are being undertaken to arrest more people by filing a case based on the complaints received.