Locals observe strike in Tankara protesting Love Jihad

Morbi: Tankara taluka in Morbi here observed a strike today in protest of an alleged incident of Love Jihad.

A Muslim man named Wasim Khalifa allegedly eloped with a Hindu woman from Tankara about 4 days ago. The Hindu woman’s father has filed a written complaint with the PSI, alleging that the accused, Wasim, has a criminal history and that he eloped with his daughter after trapping her in relations. Local Hindu leaders from Tankara gathered at Dayanand Saraswati Chowk at 10 am on Monday, September 18th. They held a rally and handed over a memorandum to the Mamlatdar, demanding action against the Love Jihad incident.

Local residents, Hindu leaders, and merchants joined the rally. Local merchants observed a strike from morning to afternoon and also participated in the rally. Local Hindus also made written and verbal appeals to the police, demanding action. DeshGujarat