In Maharashtra’s Ahmednagar district,an incident that sparked tension during Eid al-Adha has taken a new turn after police identified a burqa-clad woman seen dumping meat in a Brahminlocality as a non-Muslim woman.
The controversy began on Eid al-Adha when meat was discovered in a garbage pile in Brahman Galli, an area largely inhabited by the Brahmins. The discovery triggered concern and raised fears of communal tension. Following information from municipal authorities, police intervened promptly and prevented the situation from escalating.
An investigation was launched immediately after the incident was reported. Police reviewed CCTV footage from the area and identified a woman wearing a burqa disposing of meat near the garbage heap.To trace the suspect, investigators conducted an extensive search operation, examining footage from nearly 150 CCTV cameras installed across different parts of the city. After nearly two weeks of investigation, officers succeeded in identifying the woman.
Police said the woman identified herself as Swati Vikram Bhosale, a resident of Kamar village in Ahmednagar taluka. They have verified that Bhosale is a beggar. Authorities are exploring whether the act was merely a personal decision or whether other motives may have been involved.Shiv Sena(UBT) leader Kiran Kale stated that the incident could potentially have been intended to create mistrust and tension between communities.