Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Gujarat: Garba Ban Notice Sparks Controversy, Police Investigate
In a village in Gujarat, a sign was put up near a mosque, stating that Garba, a local dance, was not allowed.
This upset local Hindu groups, who complained to the police.
They believed the notice was against the rules of equality and religious freedom.
The police took action, including asking for the notice to be removed, and started an investigation.
The Hindu groups said the notice created division.
The police promised to keep peace and prevent such issues from happening again.
A board was put up banning Garba near religious buildings in Nani Bhagol, Gujarat.
Hindu organizations filed a police complaint, citing the sign as against the Constitution.
The complaint alleged that the notice promoted division and hatred.
Police asked for the removal of the notice and began an investigation.
An FIR has been lodged and investigation is underway after the board was painted black.
- Who
- Muslim committee, Hindu organizations, Police
- What
- A notice prohibiting Garba near religious sites sparked controversy and police investigation.
- When
- Early Monday, September 15th.
- Where
- Nani Bhagol village, Matar taluka, Gujarat.
- Why
- The notice was perceived by Hindu organizations as against the constitution and promoting division.
Hindu Organizations
Muslim Committee
Garba Ban
Hindu Organizations
The Garba ban is unconstitutional and divisive.
Muslim Committee
The notice was put up by a Muslim Committee, no stated view from Muslims on the notice.
- Event
- Notice banning Garba near religious sites.
- Location
- Hussaini Chowk, Nani Bhagol, Matar, Gujarat
- Organizations Involved
- Muslim committee, Hindu organizations, Police
- Action
- Police investigation, FIR filed.
- Key Issue
- Notice viewed as violating the constitution