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National News: A tense situation has emerged in the Fatehpur district of Uttar Pradesh after members of a Hindu organization vandalized a mausoleum in the Sadar tehsil area, claiming it was originally built on the site of an ancient temple. The incident has triggered a religious dispute, prompting the administration to deploy heavy police and Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) forces, along with barricades, to prevent any escalation.
The center of the controversy is a structure located in Abu Nagar, Radiya Mohalla, officially recorded in government documents as “Maqbara Mangi (National Property)” under Khasra number 753. However, the Math Mandir Sanrakshan Sangharsh Samiti, BJP leaders, and other Hindu groups allege that the site was once a nearly thousand-year-old temple dedicated to Thakurji and Lord Shiva.
A video circulating on social media shows people waving saffron flags and raising “Jai Shri Ram” slogans at the site, further inflaming tensions.
BJP district president Mukhlal Pal alleged that the tomb of Nawab Abdus Samad in Sadar tehsil was originally an ancient Hindu temple that was altered over time. “The form of our temple has been changed into a mosque. We Sanatan Hindus will not tolerate this,” he said, claiming that clear marks of a lotus and trident can still be seen on the structure.
Pal announced plans to hold a worship ceremony at the site on August 11, urging Sanatanis to assemble at the Puri Thakur Dak Bungalow at 9 a.m. and march to the disputed structure. He warned that if the administration tried to stop them, the government would be held responsible for the consequences.
Vishwa Hindu Parishad’s state vice-president Virendra Pandey supported the BJP leader’s assertions, insisting that the site is not a tomb but a temple of Lord Bholenath and Shri Krishna. “Religious symbols, a parikrama path, and a temple well are present here. We want it cleaned before Janmashtami,” he said. Pandey alleged that despite informing the administration 10 days ago, no action had been taken. He vowed to reclaim the site, calling it the “center of faith” for Hindus in the area.
The National Ulema Council reacted sharply to the vandalism. National secretary Mo Naseem condemned the act, asserting that the structure is a centuries-old tomb with graves inside, as confirmed by government records. “Will a temple now be discovered under every mosque and tomb?” he asked, accusing “religious contractors” of disrupting communal harmony. Naseem warned that if the proposed August 11 program was not halted, the Ulema Council would launch protests. He also accused the administration of encouraging one-sided rhetoric.
Amid rising tensions, the district administration has stepped up security around the disputed site. Barricades have been set up and police patrols intensified. Junior Engineer of the Nagar Palika Parishad, Avinash Pandey, confirmed that the measures were ordered by the District Officer to prevent unauthorized entry. Officials reiterated that the land is officially registered as a tomb and that the situation is being closely monitored to avoid any communal flare-up.