Dehradun News: Uttarakhand Police have not made any arrests or issued summons so far in connection with the vandalism of a historic mazaar (shrine) located on private land in Mussoorie, citing legal provisions under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Mussoorie Circle Officer Manoj Aswal clarified that the sections invoked in the First Information Report (FIR) do not require mandatory arrest at this stage. He said the police are in the process of initiating a detailed investigation and will proceed in accordance with the law.
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Speaking on the matter, CO Manoj Aswal stated that no accused individuals have been summoned yet, as the FIR was registered only on Sunday. He added that police personnel were engaged in Republic Day duties on Monday, which delayed immediate investigative actions.
“As the investigation formally begins, we will identify those involved and take appropriate action,” he said, assuring that due legal process will be followed.
Shrine Allegedly Vandalised on January 24
The incident reportedly took place on Saturday evening, when members of a Hindu right-wing group allegedly vandalised the Baba Bulleh Shah Mazaar, believed to be over 100 years old. The shrine is situated on the premises of Wynberg-Allen School, a well-known co-educational boarding school in the Bala Hissar area of Mussoorie.
The act triggered concern among local residents and civil society members, who called for protection of heritage sites and communal harmony in the hill town.
About Baba Bulleh Shah
Baba Bulleh Shah (1680–1757) was a prominent Punjabi Sufi saint, philosopher, and poet, widely respected for his spiritual teachings and humanist outlook. His devotional poetry, known as kafis, emphasised love, self-awareness, equality, and unity, while questioning rigid religious practices, caste hierarchies, and ritualism.
His teachings continue to resonate across communities and regions, making sites associated with him culturally and spiritually significant.
Case Under Review
Police officials have reiterated that the matter is under active review and that action will be taken once those responsible are identified. Authorities have also appealed for calm, stating that investigations will proceed strictly within the framework of law.
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