 Human rights activists on Thursday demanded proper investigation into repression and atrocities on the Ahmadiya community at Jatindranagar and punishment to offenders, reports UNB. A group of Durbor, a combine of nine human rights organisations, after visiting Jatindranagar told newsmen that the followers of Khatme Nabuat Movement have pulled down the signboard of the Ahmadiya mosque. They said residents claimed of plundering their houses while some women alleged of physical assault by the followers of the Movement on April 17. The repression on the community continued till April 20. Abdul Majid, a resident of Jatindranagar reached by cellphone Thursday afternoon said peace has largely restored in the area following deployment of police. A joint press release issued by the deputy commissioner and police supper have strongly refuted reports published by some national dailies about repression on the Ahmadiya community, which they said are not based on facts. "No incident of looting of houses, sexual assault on young girls or women took place. Nor anyone left the area as reported by the dailies," said the press release.
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It said five platoon police were deployed in the troubled area to ensure peace. Besides, a committee was formed with representatives of Khatme Nabuat Movement and local people to ensure peace and harmony in the area. Several thousand followers of Khatme Nabuat Movement had launched a crusade on April 17 against the Ahmadiyas asking the community to discard its claim that they are Muslim.
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