In a spine-chilling turn of events, Gujarat’s Bharuch town was engulfed in terror on March 22nd, Friday. A brazen arson attempt targeted the revered Shankaracharya Math. The assailant, wearing a skull cap, launched a calculated assault on the sacred institution.
CCTV Captures the Horror
Under the cloak of night, a figure emerged, clad in black attire and a menacing skull cap. CCTV cameras captured the chilling sequence of events as the assailant hurled an incendiary object towards the entrance of the Shankaracharya Math, situated in the tranquil Navchowki Ovara area alongside the serene Narmada River. The flames of destruction danced ominously, fueled by the perpetrator’s malicious intent to inflict harm upon the sacred site.
Shankaracharya Math Priest’s Nightmare
As the flames licked at the sanctity of the Math, a handwritten message emerged from the ashes, bearing the ominous words, “Gustakh Pir Ki Saza, Sar Tan Se Juda.”
The threat, etched in fire and fury, sent shivers down the spine of the Math’s priest, Muktanand Swami. His eyewitness account painted a picture of terror and disbelief as he recounted the assailant’s brazen act of violence and intimidation.
United For Shankaracharya Math
In the wake of the heinous assault, Bharuch town stood united against the forces of darkness. Law enforcement authorities swiftly mobilized, forming multiple investigative teams to hunt down the perpetrator and bring them to justice. Activists and members of various organizations flocked to the scene, standing in solidarity with the local Hindu community in their hour of need.
Tracing the Path of Destruction
As the investigation unfolded, scrutiny of the CCTV footage revealed vital clues about the assailant’s ingress through the riverbank and their meticulously planned attack on both the Math and the adjacent Sri Pashupati Mahadev Temple. The calculated nature of the assault served as a stark reminder of the ever-present threat faced by religious institutions and their custodians.
Call for Unity and Vigilance
Amidst the chaos and fear, the resilience of the community shone brightly. In the face of adversity, they stood firm. As the investigation intensifies, it is imperative for all stakeholders to remain vigilant. They have to be united in their resolve to safeguard the sanctity of religious institutions.
As the embers of hatred smolder, let us come together to extinguish the flames of intolerance. Let us boycott individuals and their communities that spread such hatred for Hindus!