Irked at torn pages of Quran, mob takes to vandalism, damages Punjab MLA property

Ludhiana: In an untoward incident, a mob on Saturday broke into Punjab legislator Farzana Nissara Khatoon's house and took to vandalism. Being vexed by someone tearing pages of the Quran, the mob tried to approach the MLA, but in vain. They damaged the property after they were not allowed to meet her.

According to The Indian Express, bystanders came across a Quran whose pages were torn near Jarg Chowk in Malerkotla. Enraged by the turn of event, a mob decided to approach Khatoon, who stays on Ludhiana-Malerkotla Road. The situation took an ugly turn when the mob was not allowed to enter Khatoon's residence.

Not giving in to the security guards' orders, the mob forcefully entered Khatoon's compound. Taking to violence, they attacked the guards and security personnel; some of them even trespassed the boundary walls and damaged vehicles of the MLA. Besides, private buses were torched by the protesters.

Additional forces were rushed to the spot immediately after the incident. Over 250 people have been booked under charges of murder, however, no arrests have been made yet.

Three FIR have been lodged in connection with the case. Desecration of Quran, attack on police personnel and damage of property are some of the alleged complaint filed with the police. Two persons have been injured, said the police.

On being enquired about the incident, the MLA said, “It is political mischief by rival parties and the police need to answer this query at the earliest.â€

A probe into the matter has been conducted, said the police.