In compliance with a Supreme Court directive, members of the Muslim community conducted Friday prayers at the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, without any issues. The prayers, lasting about 20 minutes, occurred between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. as mandated by the court. Security measures were in place to ensure the safe arrival and departure of Muslim representatives at the site.
Designated areas were set up within the complex for the prayers, following the court’s instructions for separate spaces and entry/exit points for both communities. After the prayers concluded, all participants were safely escorted back by the authorities. The Supreme Court had allowed Hindu Saraswati Puja on Basant Panchami while restricting Muslim prayers to a specific two-hour window, emphasizing mutual respect and cooperation for peace at the historic monument.
The day witnessed heavy security deployment, with over 8,000 police and paramilitary personnel present in Dhar, along with aerial surveillance using drones. The area was continuously monitored through 3D mapping, reflecting a balanced approach following legal proceedings. Both Hindu devotees and Muslims adhered to their respective religious activities peacefully, signaling a positive move towards coexistence at the contentious site. Vigilance is being maintained as the larger title dispute remains unresolved in the Madhya Pradesh High Court.
