The riots were mainly due to escalations of hostilities after large scale protests by muslims in reaction to the 1992 babri masjid demolition by hindu karsevaks in ayodhya. The 16th century babri masjid at ayodhya was demolished by kar sevaks on december 6, 1992, an event that polarised india and led to communal riots in many parts of the country. Watch this report on babri masjid demolition anniversary. Twentysix years later, many still think of the site where the babri masjid stood in ayodhya and say. Wherever we were, and whatever our identity, whether we were political or apolitical, passionate or apathetic, the new imagination challenging credulity touched us all, transforming each of us to the degree he or she was affected. History of babri masjid demolition on december 6, 1992.
Mosque of babur was a mosque in ayodhya, india at a site believed by hindus to be the birthplace of hindu deity rama. Babri masjid, popular front of india, 6 december, 6 dec 92. Watch the full report to know how babri masjid demolition was planned and executed and how 6 december 1992 became the black day in the. Such was the cataclysmic nature of 6 december, 1992. By yasser usman on 6 december 1992, the babri masjid was demolished in ayodhya. The bombay riots usually refers to the riots in mumbai, in december 1992 and january 1993, in which an estimated 900 people died. The scenes would return like deranged ghosts, said an india today report, to haunt those of us who were at the graveside to witness the burial of a secular dream. In recorded evidence, the dispute over babri masjid started in 1800s and.
According to the liberhan commission report, the security apparatus was nonexistent and the police ineffective when nearly 5,000 kar sevaks pulled down the domes of babri masjid on december 6, 1992. In this video news episode, eyewitness, released in january 1993, the reporters piece together what transpired in ayodhya on 6 dec, 1992 video credit. Heres what happened on 6th december, 1992 ram mandir issue. The commissions report puts the number of kar sevaks present in and around ayodhya during babri demolition at 75,000 to 1. The front page of the times of indias editions across the country on december 7, 1992, a day after the babri masjid was brought down. The babri demolition incident in ayodhya is wellknown, but what were the events that unfolded prior to this day. A red cloud of dust settles on the rubble, all that remains of the ram janmabhoomibabri masjid shrine. The steady stream of kar sevaks and journalists start arriving at the disputed. This was because in its place, over a day or two, a makeshift ram temple was built. Babri masjid latest news, photos, videos on babri masjid. Timeline of indias ayodhyababri row between hindus, muslims.
Hindu activists try to bring down the babri mosque in ayodhya. There were largescale protests across the nation, some peaceful, some violent. In early december the cnn crew went on assignment to up to soak in the situation at first hand. A matter of national honour, published in 2003 in two volumes a compilation by a. Incidentally, december 6 was the date when the babri mosque was demolished in ayodhya in 1992. Babri masjid, the structure which was demolished on 6 december 1992 was not constructed atleast until 1717 ce. Despite lk advanis claims that he stands vindicated by the supreme courts ayodhya verdict, the criminal cases in special cbi court in lucknow continue against. The supreme court has to decide the ownership of the site where the babri masjid once stood.
Several muslim organization protests against bharatiya janta party bjp on the occasion of 25th anniversary of demolition of the babri masjid mosque on december 6, 2017 in kolkata. Babri masjid demolition on 6 december 1992 and uma bharti. By now, the crowds have swarmed all over the site of the disputed structure, shouting in triumph and urging on the demolition squads. Why didnt cbi examine our cnn footage of babri demolition. On 6 december 1992, a large group of hindu activists belonging to the vishva hindu parishad and allied organisations demolished the mosque, triggering riots all over india, killing around 2,000. Demolition of the babri masjid ayodhya ayodhya india location ayodhya, india date 6 december 1992 target babri masjid attack type riots deaths 2,000 including ensuing riots perpetrators kar sevaks of the vishva hindu parishad and the bharatiya janata party the demolition of the babri masjid on 6 december 1992 was done illegally by a large group of activists of the vishva hindu parishad and. The justice liberhan report has pieced together a sequence of events, as they happened on december 6, 1992, the day the babri masjid was demolished by the hindu hardliners kar sevaks. Ayodhya babri masjid destruction rare archival footage. Heres what happened on 6th december, 1992 ram mandir issue abp news. Advani, party president from 1989, undertook a rath yatra, which is considered directly responsible for two outcomesthe demolition of babri masjid on 6. Babri masjid built on ram janmabhoomi after 1717 ce history. Babri masjid premises were locked down for all under section 145 of the code of criminal procedure.
As defence minister, then congress leader sharad pawar ordered the army intelligence to video record the demolition of the babri masjid in ayodhya on december 6, 1992. On dec 6, 1992, the ram janmabhoomibabri masjid structure was demolished. What happened during the 6th december 1992 demolition of. The masjid demolition on 6 december 1992 was as wrenching to our body politic as our 1947 partition.
Muslims to sue for debris of babri mosque clarion india. Advocacy group to approach supreme court for rights to collect debris of demolished babri mosque in ayodhya shuriah niazi new delhi aa an advocacy group for the demolished historical babri mosque in northern india announced that it would approach the countrys supreme court to look for debris at the site of the early 16thcentury. Revisiting ayodhya 25 years after demolition of babri masjid. The babri masjid ayodhya dispute has been an emotive issue for decades and mired in a slew of legal suits involving hindu and muslim religious groups. He has now revised and updated the details in chapter 3the babri masjid could have been savedto expose attempts to disentangle the late prime minister from its primary responsibility. On 6 december 1992, a large group of hindu activists belonging to the vishva.
Till 6 dec 1992, the gates of the mosque remained shut. Lathi charge by police can be seen to stop the communal violence in ayodhya. On 6 december, 1992 the babri masjid was demolished. Babri masjid, ayodhya archival footage of 6 december 1992. Thus began the afterlife of the babri masjid, as contentious in its absence as. All three domes are submerged under hundreds of kar sevaks carrying saffron flags which are victoriously planted on two of the domes. The demolition of the babri masjid on 6 december 1992 was done illegally by a large group of activists of the vishva hindu parishad and allied organisations in. Popular font babri masjid program at jantar mantar, new delhi, babri masjid, popular front of india, 6 december, 6 dec 92, pfi, babri, 6 dec 1992. A timeline of the ayodhya ram janmbhoomibabri masjid title dispute 08 nov, 2019, 06. This map clearly shows that ram temple existed atleast till 1717 ce, though islamist occupation happened earlier. How a key witness in the babri demolition documented its. According to the mosques inscriptions, it was built in 152829 935 ah by general mir baqi, on orders of the.
Why the 492yearold babri masjid was demolished the. Get all the latest news and updates on 1992 babri masjid demolition case only on. In this video news episode, eyewitness, released in january 1993, the reporters piece together what transpired in ayodhya on 6 dec, 1992. On december 6, 1992, thousands of kar sevaks stormed into ayodhya and tore down. Dalit commentator chandrabhan prasad too feels the impact of. Babri masjid full history 1528 to 1992 ram mandir full. A mosque is built in ayodhya by mir baqi, a general of the first mughal emperor babur. Journalists present in ayodhya on 6 december 1992 say there was a method to the madness. Advani, murli manohar joshi and others for communal speeches before the demolition.
Find highquality babri mosque stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. It has been a focus of dispute between the hindu and muslim communities since the 18th century. The central government has asked all states to remain cautious and ensure peace in all districts as december 6 marks 25 years of the demolition of. Find todays live updates and latest news on babri masjid. On december 6, 1992, the babri masjid is demolished by a frenzied mob of kar sevaks. Ayodhya, december 6, 1992 a nations shame india news. Hundreds more start attacking the base of the structure with pickaxes and iron rods. April 24, 2020 see live breaking news and exclusive story of babri masjid at apn live. Independent indias most controversial court case, the babri masjid land dispute, is about just this much land. Arriving in ayodhya ahead of a planned vhp rally for a ram temple, shiv. Noorani of documents and primary source material on various aspects of the ram janmabhoomibabri masjid dispute, covering the demolition of the masjid on 6 december. The muchpublicised supreme court case, interestingly, is not about the criminal act of demolition. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. When babri masjid was demolished on 6th december 1992.
The babri mosque at ayodhya, uttar pradesh was demolished during a rally which turned into a riot on december 6, 1992. As we commemorate the destruction of the babri masjid. After scouring the scene in ayodhya, the cnn crew moved to a protemple rally in faizabad. Hindu nationalist mob tears down babri mosque a hindu mob reduces the mosque to rubble. Babri dispute babri hearing babri masjid babri masjid case babri masjid. In this file photograph taken on december 6 1992 hindu youths clamour atop the 16th century. Recapping the 12 hours before the babri masjid was demolished.
How the babri mosque destruction shaped india bbc news. As the hearing in the ram janmabhoomibabri masjid land dispute case concludes in the supreme court, bharatiya janata party bjp mp sakshi maharaj has announced that ram temple construction will begin in ayodhya from december 6. The destruction of the 16thcentury mosque in the holy town of ayodhya in the northern indian state of uttar pradesh was a seminal. Not only did it cease to exist in the physical world, but the plot of land where it stood was also not even kept vacant to mark its disappearance from ayodhya. This is the official map of rama janmabhumi ayodhya dated 1717 ce. On december 6, 1992, the mosque was demolished by frenzied kar sevaks who were mobilised by l k advanis rath yatra. On the anniversary of babri masjid demolition, here is an entire timeline of the events and aftermath. Read all news including political news, current affairs and news headlines online on 1992 babri masjid demolition case today. Babri masjid still critical in shaping indian politics. Two firs are filed in the babri masjid demolition case. There is, on the other hand, a special cbi court in lucknow hearing about the events of 6 december 1992.