Under K'taka's Congress govt, Islamic extremists encroached a Hindu pilgrimage site in Kolar, arrested

This incident came to light after Karnataka police arrested the accused following the complaint of Karnataka forest department over the matter. It said that a room was made in the boulders, which were painted green. The boulders also had Islamic symbols on them.

NewsBharati 21-Sep-2023 16:33:39 PM

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With a deliberate attempt to hurt Hindu Sentiments, a Islamist Extremists Anwar alias Pyarejaan, has drawn Islamic symbols like the crescent moon and star along with the number 786 which is considered holy in Islam on a Hindu pilgrimage site atop Antara Gange Hills. The land, owned by the state forest department, was also painted green by the accused.

This incident came to light after Karnataka police arrested the accused following the complaint of Karnataka forest department over the matter. It said that a room was made in the boulders, which were painted green. The boulders also had Islamic symbols on them.

The authorities whitewashed the boulders and Islamic symbols drawn by the accused Anwar. The police stated that the issue is being investigated and that the accused is being questioned about his motive behind drawing Islamic symbols at a Hindu religious site.

Notably, Antara Gange Hills is a major tourist and pilgrimage destination about 70 km from Bengaluru. The location is renowned for the Sri Kashi Vishweshwara temple, commonly known as Kashi of the South. This temple is situated within a cave and is a significant sacred site for Hindus.