Disturbed Areas Act

The local Hindus allege that some people belonging to Muslim community have purchased houses in these areas initially at a very high rate and then once the prices of the areas fell, they have usurped remaining houses owned by Hindu residents are very low prices.

Over 5,000 Hindus participated in the rally organised to demand the implementation of Disturbed Areas Act in Bhavnagar.

Ambaji is one of the 51 Shaktipeethas and an important Hindu pilgrimage site. It is believed the heart of Sati Devi fell here.

Reports suggest that a few days back, a 100-150 people strong Muslim mob had descended upon Satvik society in Bhavnagar and threatened residents of about 15 flats to sell and leave their flats or face dire consequences

Hindu Jagran Manch has also submitted a memorandum to the Bharuch District Collector on Tuesday, 7th December appealing the administration to take strict action against those who have been violating the provisions of Disturbed Areas Act.

Local residents who had put up 'for sale' poster in protest in a bid to draw the administration's attention towards the matter of demography change are now getting messages on WhatsApp offering them huge amounts for their homes identifying himself only as 'Muslim man'.

A hotel, where two of the three directors are Muslims, is accused of violating margin norms in construction. However, some have given a communal twist to the protests by residents.