Clashes broke out on Mumbai’s Mira Road over the alleged sacrifice of goats ahead of Eid al-Azha, the FIR said.

Clashes broke out on Mira Road in Mumbai over an alleged plan to sacrifice goats ahead of Eid al-Adha celebrations. According to photos published by news agency ANI, a protest was held outside a residential complex in Poonam Group 1 against keeping goats in the building.

Speaking to ANI, Harsh Singh, coordinator of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, claimed that around 40 to 50 goats were brought inside the building. The VHP coordinator added that the presence of goats causes many difficulties, including breathing problems for the elderly.

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“The BMC did not even allow them to do this. The goats were brought here illegally,” Singh said, also alleging that he was attacked by a Muslim person with a knife and injured his hand.

“We went to the police station, and an FIR was registered. The attempt to murder section was not included in the FIR. Our basic demand is to register Section 307 (attempt to murder) against the accused,” the VHP coordinator further added.

However, tensions between the two groups flared again after members of the Muslim community began rebuilding the shed. This strengthened protests inside and outside society.

A heavy police presence was also reported at the site, with officials working to disperse crowds and tensions. Following the clash that took place on Tuesday, the goats were removed from the community compound.