A Divya Bhaskar report says that these Muslim minors had on 6th September hurled water pouches at the Ganesh pandal, however, the Hindus did not retaliate. An unsuccessful stone pelting attempt was made on Saturday. On Sunday, the Muslim boys arrived on rickshaws and pelted stones at the Ganpati pandal. The police are now investigating the role of rickshaw pullers in the matter.
In 1893, Bal Gangadhar Tilak revitalised the Ganeshotsav festival and turned it into a public event to mobilise Indian sentiment against British rule. Ganesh Chaturthi became a platform for Indians to gather, express solidarity, and communicate nationalist ideas under the guise of a religious festival.
The harassment incident left the victim in trauma. Following the incident, the 14-year-old victim attempted suicide by hanging herself, but was saved in time by her family.
Ruby Khan said that the cleric even got posters put up against her in the past. She stated that she has always been celebrating Hindu festivals and will continue to do so.