Archive · 6 Nov 2025
Hindu Women Clash With Police Over Puja at Disputed Mausoleum Site
In Fatehpur, India, on a special worship day called Kartik Purnima, some women tried to pray at a place called the Nawab Abu Samad mausoleum.
Others believe this place is actually an old temple.
The police had already put up barriers because of past trouble.
The women tried to get past the barriers to pray, leading to a confrontation with the police.
The women say the police were unfair and stopped them from praying.
The police say the women were obstructing their duty and used bad language.
Because of the clash, the police filed a case against 20 women.
The area has a lot of police presence, but things are currently calm.
The decision about what the place truly is, is still being made in court.
Hindu women clashed with police in Fatehpur while attempting to perform puja at the disputed Nawab Abu Samad mausoleum site on Kartik Purnima.
Police registered an FIR against 20 women for obstructing duty, intimidation, and using criminal force, after the women allegedly tried to climb over barricades.
The site is claimed by Hindu rightwing groups as an ancient temple ('Thakurji' temple) but is officially a centuries-old mausoleum, with the matter being sub judice.
Previous incidents involving demands to pray at the site, alleged vandalism, and hoisting of a saffron flag led to the district administration sealing the premises.
The women eventually performed prayers and aarti from a nearby lane, and the situation is currently peaceful with extra police vigilance.
- Who
- A group of women, including the wife of local leader Pappu Singh Chauhan, and police officials.
- What
- Women clashed with police while attempting to perform puja at a disputed mausoleum site, leading to an FIR against 20 women.
- When
- Wednesday evening, November 5th, on the occasion of Kartik Purnima.
- Where
- Nawab Abu Samad mausoleum site in Fatehpur district, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- Women attempted to worship at the site, which is claimed to be an ancient temple by Hindu groups, while authorities maintain it is a mausoleum and have sealed it due to previous tensions and its sub judice status.
Hindu Rightwing Groups/Devotees
Police/Administration
Claim over the Site
Hindu Rightwing Groups/Devotees
The site is an ancient temple of 'Thakurji' with a 'Shivling', and was constructed after demolishing a temple. They demand permission to offer prayers.
Police/Administration
The site is a centuries-old mausoleum (Nawab Abu Samad mausoleum) and its status is under judicial review (sub judice).
Actions on Kartik Purnima
Hindu Rightwing Groups/Devotees
Women carrying puja materials attempted to worship at the site, climbing over barricades, and allege mistreatment and misconduct by police.
Police/Administration
Police prevented women from reaching the site due to security reasons, put up barricades, and registered an FIR against 21 women for obstructing duty, intimidation, and using criminal force.
Previous Incidents and Restrictions
Hindu Rightwing Groups/Devotees
Hindu rightwing outfits had previously created a ruckus demanding prayer access, leading to alleged vandalism and hoisting of a saffron flag.
Police/Administration
Following previous agitations, the district administration sealed the premises and imposed restrictions to maintain public order.
- Location
- Fatehpur district, Uttar Pradesh
- Date of Incident
- Wednesday evening (November 5th, Kartik Purnima)
- Disputed Site
- Nawab Abu Samad mausoleum
- Hindu Claim
- Believed to be an ancient temple of 'Thakurji' with a 'Shivling'.
- Women Involved
- A group of approximately 20-50 women, including the wife of local leader Pappu Singh Chauhan.
- Police Action
- Registered an FIR against 20 unidentified women under sections of Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS). Sealed premises, imposed restrictions, and maintained heavy police presence.
- Current Status
- Situation peaceful, no law and order issues reported. Matter is sub judice.
Sources
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UP: Hindu devotees stopped from offering Kartik Purnima prayers at the disputed temple-dargah site in Fatehpur
