Prohibitory Orders Lifted After Mosque Protest in Berinag

Prohibitory orders in Berinag were lifted after a protest by a right-wing group over the alleged use of a house as a mosque. The protest was led by Rastriya Sewa Sangh. Authorities have issued a notice to the house owner to clarify his permission regarding the mosque allegations.

Authorities in Berinag have lifted prohibitory orders following a protest by a right-wing group concerning a house reportedly being used as a mosque, an official confirmed on Monday.

The protest, orchestrated by the Rastriya Sewa Sangh and led by Himanshu Joshi, resulted in a temporary deployment of additional forces to ensure order. However, these measures were retracted on Sunday.

The administration has served a notice to Abdul Najim, the house owner, demanding clarification on whether he authorized the property's use as a mosque. Tensions rose last month with similar demonstrations in Uttarkashi, some leading to clashes with the police.

(With inputs from agencies.)