Clashes Erupt in Mumbai's Mira Road Over Goat Sacrifice Ahead of Bakri Eid
Tensions escalated in Mumbai's Mira Road ahead of Bakri Eid over the housing of sacrificial goats inside a residential society. A temporary shed for goats was demolished by municipal authorities following complaints from Hindu residents, leading to protests, clashes, and injuries. Hindu groups, including VHP and Bajrang Dal, opposed the presence of goats, while some protesters brought a pig in retaliation. Police registered FIRs and deployed heavy security to maintain order amid communal sensitivities and political reactions. Authorities urged peace and adherence to regulations prohibiting animal sacrifice in residential areas.