Hindu villagers of Zalansar observe bandh

Junagadh: Zalansar village in Junagadh district observed a day-long strike against the harassments by anti-social element. Over 500 villagers with 5 tractors visited the district collector office and complained about publicly functioning meat shops in the village, right before the Hindu religious places, school and kindergarten.

The villagers said their religious sentiments hurt and they are facing difficulties for last three years.

They also alleged that Dhoraji based Sharif Chakubhai Shakariyani and Ahmed Shakariyani threatened the villagers and also beat up Ghuniya Rajeshbhai Laghrabhai and his son. The villagers also made extortion allegations against these persons.

According to Swamai Vijay Prakashdas of Zalansar village, the anti social people threaten the youths of the village and file false cases.

The district collector met with five villagers in his office. The villagers have given a 15-day ultimatum to district administration for actions. DeshGujarat