Assam: Posters asking Hindus not to visit Muslim shops surface in Chirang, banner says fine of Rs 2000

A poster mysteriously appeared in Assam's Chirang district, a locality in Bijni that could uproar communal tension between the Hindu and Muslim communities in the area.

The poster written in the Assamese language reads, "Muslims will not be able to go to Vijay's shop", "No Barman man will be allowed to go to Ali's shop" and "No person can go to Dhanya Biswa's shop if they go, a fine of Rs 2000 will have to be paid."

Speaking to India Today NE, Officer in Charge of Bijni police station Bapukan Moran said, "This is done by some miscreants and we have launched an investigation to find out the culprits."

At Pakriguri Vijay Chowk in Bijni in Chirang on February 22 night, a banner was left behind by a miscreant with an intention of staging a communal clash between Hindus and Muslims. 

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The banner was put up in the name of the shopkeepers' association of the chowk bazaar. 

Later, a delegation led by Chirang District Trinamool Congress President Anirban Sen reached the spot and interacted with various people and urged the concerned people to ensure that such incidents do not recur. 

Bijni police also reached the spot and took stock of the situation.

Speaking to the media, the Chirang District Trinamool Congress President Anirban Sen said, "As the days for Lok Sabha elections are approaching near, these kinds of activities have gained momentum in our community."

"I urge people to stay in harmony and should not fight among themselves on religious grounds," he added.

The TMC leader also claimed that police should investigate the matter as the poster was printed on flex banners and that police should enquire about all the shops which deal in such business.

Meanwhile, the shopkeepers in the area have condemned such acts and demanded the police to nab the culprits and serve justice.