Hindu Raksha Dal to visit Darul Uloom in Deoband in Saharanpur district. NEW DELHI: The Hindu Raksha Dal has announced plans to visit Darul Uloom in Deoband on Tuesday and offer Ganga water at the prominent Islamic seminary, alleging that a Shivling exists beneath its premises, as reported by PTI.In a video message released on Saturday, Lalit Sharma, Uttarakhand state president of the Hindu Raksha Dal, said members of the organisation, led by its national president Pinky Chaudhary, would travel from Haridwar to Deoband carrying Ganga water.Sharma claimed the organisation had earlier approached the Saharanpur administration seeking an inquiry into its allegation that a Shiv temple exists on the Darul Uloom premises.He alleged that no action was taken on the complaint.Following this, the organisation decided to visit the seminary and offer Ganga water, Sharma said.Police have warned that no attempt to disturb the law-and-order situation will be allowed. “Nobody will be permitted to disrupt law and order. Legal action will be taken against anyone who attempts to disturb the atmosphere,” Deoband Circle Officer Amit Kumar Singh said, according to PTI.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesWhat is Darul Uloom Deoband?Darul Uloom Deoband, founded in 1866 in present-day Uttar Pradesh, is one of South Asia’s most influential Islamic seminaries. The seminary was established by Islamic scholars including Maulana Muhammad Qasim Nanautawi and Maulana Rashid Muhammad Gangohi.It promotes the Deobandi tradition of Islamic scholarship, known for its orthodox interpretation of Islam and emphasis on religious education.Over the years, the Deobandi tradition spread through seminaries across India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and other parts of South Asia.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorKanchan YadavKanchan Yadav is a writer at The Times of India, where she covers business, politics, international affairs and social issues. Her reporting also focuses on policy, governance and economic developments, with a close lens on how decisions in corridors of power affect everyday lives and community well-being.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIN-SPACe Moves To Privatise Operations Of Rs 986-Crore Kulasekarapattinam SpaceportAir India Phuket-Delhi Flight Captain Reportedly Fails Dope Test After Turbulence IncidentSavarkar Quiz Question Sparks Political Row In Kerala; Education Department Orders InquiryWATCH: Uttarakhand Innovator’s Electric Flying Vehicle Takes Maiden Test FlightUPI To Remain Free For Users, But Some Merchants May Face Nominal Fees In Future: GovtArunachal CM Rejects Chinese Encroachment As India Assigns Official Names To 27 Places‘If You Don’t Kill My Husband, I Will’: Telangana Man Uncovers Wife’s Shocking Chats With Lover‘Brahmins Joining BSP’: Mayawati SLAMS Akhilesh Yadav Over PDA’s ‘P Change’ From Pichhde To Pandit‘I Am Proud Of All Of You’: PM Modi’s Big Msg To Students At First Public Speech After CJP ProtestsKashmir Tourist Security To Get Major Upgrade With CCTV, Command Centres And Security Audits123Photostories5 foods packed with magnesium that can help support muscles, nerves and heart healthWhy you should add salt, not oil to pasta water: 6 common mistakes to avoid with pastaTaking vitamin D every day but still running low? Doctors explain what may be stopping your levels from rising12 traditional North Indian breakfast dishes that are a must-try7 reasons why teamwork beats individual talent on any given day, according to GoogleWhy first love stays in your heart forever: 7 reasons it’s so hard to forgetDrinking milk but still at risk of calcium deficiency? Here’s what can interfere with calcium absorptionHow Sridevi turned the chiffon saree into Bollywood’s most iconic fashion statementWhy you suddenly need to pee when you’re stressed: Doctor explains how stress signals travel between the brain and bladder10 unique baby girl names inspired by rare and lesser-known flowers123Hot PicksThailand School ShootingUPI TransactionsAsk Me AnythingJharkhand protestGurgaon rainNICL Assistant RecruitmentAnkur WarikooIndia Labour CodesGold rate todayTop TrendingNashik EarthquakeUddhav ThackerayRaja RaghuvanshiBJP MLA Fake MarriagesDevendra FadnavisSiddhivinayak Temple donation theftDelhi Wife MurderAbhijeet DipkeTarun TejpalPraveen Nettaru Murder Case
NEW DELHI: The Hindu Raksha Dal has announced plans to visit Darul Uloom in Deoband on Tuesday and offer Ganga water at the prominent Islamic seminary, alleging that a Shivling exists beneath its premises, as reported by PTI.In a video message released on Saturday, Lalit Sharma, Uttarakhand state president of the Hindu Raksha Dal, said members of the organisation, led by its national president Pinky Chaudhary, would travel from Haridwar to Deoband carrying Ganga water.Sharma claimed the organisation had earlier approached the Saharanpur administration seeking an inquiry into its allegation that a Shiv temple exists on the Darul Uloom premises.He alleged that no action was taken on the complaint.Following this, the organisation decided to visit the seminary and offer Ganga water, Sharma said.Police have warned that no attempt to disturb the law-and-order situation will be allowed. “Nobody will be permitted to disrupt law and order. Legal action will be taken against anyone who attempts to disturb the atmosphere,” Deoband Circle Officer Amit Kumar Singh said, according to PTI.
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What is Darul Uloom Deoband?Darul Uloom Deoband, founded in 1866 in present-day Uttar Pradesh, is one of South Asia’s most influential Islamic seminaries. The seminary was established by Islamic scholars including Maulana Muhammad Qasim Nanautawi and Maulana Rashid Muhammad Gangohi.It promotes the Deobandi tradition of Islamic scholarship, known for its orthodox interpretation of Islam and emphasis on religious education.Over the years, the Deobandi tradition spread through seminaries across India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and other parts of South Asia.
