'Musalmano, Jaag Jao! Dargah Ke Bahar Aao...’: Provocative Video On Mosque Demolition Unrest Exposed; 5 Arrest

A major plan to create communal tension has come to light in Delhi's Turkman Gate area after a video went viral claiming that the Faiz-e-Elahi Mosque was going to be demolished. The video, filled with false claims and emotional appeals, led to unrest and violence in the locality. Delhi Police have now exposed the conspiracy and arrested five people believed to be behind the incident.

The confusion began early on Wednesday morning when a team with around 30 bulldozers arrived in the area for a demolition drive ordered by the Delhi High Court. The civic work, however, had nothing to do with the mosque. Still, within minutes, rumours spread that the religious structure was under attack.

Young men on bikes reportedly started spreading this message, urging people to come out and "protect" the mosque.

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How Was The Crowd Provoked

According to officials, several short videos were circulated on WhatsApp and social media, showing men shouting slogans and asking residents to leave their homes. The clips encouraged people to gather near the mosque, close their shops, and stay out all night. The messages used strong religious language to stir emotions and make the false story believable.

Police say one man was seen recording the demolition activity and urging others to join him. He is now being identified and questioned. Soon after the messages spread, a large crowd gathered, and tension rose in the narrow lanes around the mosque.

What followed was chaos. People started throwing stones, bricks, and bottles at the police. Videos from the scene show that the attackers seemed ready in advance, suggesting the violence may have been planned. Security forces later brought the situation under control, and five people have been taken into custody so far. More arrests are expected as the investigation continues.

Police Clarify the Facts

Officials have confirmed that the Faiz-e-Elahi Mosque was never touched. The building remains exactly as it was - even the clock above the entrance is undisturbed. The bulldozers were meant for other civic work, not for the mosque.

Police have now launched a detailed investigation into how the false videos spread so quickly. A special social media monitoring team is scanning all the footage and tracking those responsible for spreading fake information.

Authorities say strong action will be taken against anyone who tried to use religion to create fear or unrest in the city.

Today the Delhi police detained a man trying to invade the restricted area near the demolition.

A broken mask and other items were recovered from the area near the Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid in Turkman Gate, where the MCD carried out a demolition drive last night, and Delhi Police have arrested five people in connection with the stone-pelting incident.