[ OpIndia ] Tamil Nadu: Political arm of banned Islamist outfit PFI attempts to offer ‘Qurbani’ of animals near Subramaniya Swamy temple, plan fails as Hindus protest

The OpIndia article reports an incident at the Thirparankundram Subramaniya Swamy Temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, where SDPI (the political arm of PFI) members allegedly attempted to leave the remains of qurbani (sacrificial) animals on the temple hill during the Islamic festival of Bakrid. Locals intercepted the suspects, and tensions arose when temple authorities and residents confronted them. The report describes SDPI’s involvement in various controversial acts, its association with radicalization, and its ties to the banned organization PFI. Police are investigating the event, aiming to maintain communal harmony. The article highlights the cultural sensitivity surrounding religious sites in India.

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