MUMBAI: Ahead of Eid-ul-Adha celebrations, Mumbai Police on Wednesday confirmed that the ritual of goat sacrifice (Qurbani) at a housing society in Goregaon has been cancelled following a clash between two communities over the issue.
Police Intervention
Officials said the livestock will be removed from the society premises on Thursday morning to maintain law and order in the area. The decision came after tensions escalated at Satellite Gardens Phase 2 in the Gokuldham area, where members of two communities confronted each other over the Qurbani ritual.
Community Objections
Residents raised strong objections to the practice within the residential complex, citing hygiene concerns and potential public health risks. The opposing side argued that designated facilities for Bakra Qurbani should be used instead, warning that performing the ritual inside the society could lead to the spread of diseases.
Muslim Residents' Claims
Representing the Muslim side, residents claimed they had obtained permission from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to perform Qurbani in the society. They said the ritual had been a long-standing practice for years, but it had not been carried out at the site for the past two seasons.
Background
According to news agency ANI, tension prevailed at the location as both sides stood their ground. The police intervention aims to prevent further conflict and ensure peace during the festive period.
