VIDEO | Van blown up in Ujjain’s Muharram procession:2 youths wave red flags from atop the vehicle hanging 40 ft above, before activating the blast

A video showing a van (Tata Magic) being blown up during a Muharram procession in Badnagar, near Ujjain, has surfaced online. The incident reportedly took place on the night of 23 June during a procession that began from Adan Mohalla and drew a large crowd. During the procession, a crane lifted the van about 40 feet into the air, with two youths standing on it and waving red flags. The van, which had the words ‘Le phir aa gaye’ (Here We Are Again) written on it, was then exploded. Police said the matter is under investigation and action will be taken by Thursday evening. Three pictures of the incident Videos were shared on ‘Parvez Edits_2.0’ Videos of this incident were shared on an Instagram ID ‘Parvez Edits_2.0’. In the videos, besides the car explosion, various performances by the youths are also visible. Some videos show different types of explosions. Meanwhile, at the Husaini Akhara Shahjalalpura event, a youth was also hung and various performances were carried out. Shivanand Giri said – How was permission granted to do this? After the video went viral, Swami Shivanand Giri, a saint from Haridwar, objected to it. He wrote on social media that it seems as if a message is being conveyed that ‘we will blow up the infidels’ cars in this manner.’ Ritesh Maheshwari of Hindu Jagran Manch said that during the Muharram procession, a van was hung on a large crane, on which several objectionable posters were put up. He said that the entire Hindu society demands that the district administration clarify whether such an activity was permitted or not. Many photos and videos related to this incident have also been uploaded on social media. TI said – will interrogate and take action soon Badnagar Police Station In-charge Kamlesh Singar said, Information about the matter has been received. Investigation is being done by interrogating the organizers. Action will be taken soon.