Mumbai: The Popular Front of India (PFI), an extremist Islamic organization, on Friday issued an open threat saying that if loudspeakers were removed from the mosques then they won’t spare anyone. The organization, whose role has come under scanner in many states for allegedly indulging in attacks on Ram Navami processions, said that some people have problems with azaan but if loudspeakers were touched, there will be consequences.
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray has asked the Maharashtra government to remove loudspeakers from mosques by May 3. He has said that if the government did not remove loudspeakers then MNS will play Hanuman Chalisa on speaker in front of every mosque.
Today, PFI’s Mumbra President Matin Shekhani said some people want to disturb the situation and if anyone touches madrasas and loudspeakers, the organisation will not spare anyone. “Some people have problems with Azaan, some people have problems with our mosques and madrasas. I want to give them only one message – we want peace. Popular Front of India has a slogan – don’t touch us or else we won’t spare you. If you touch even one madarasa or loudspeaker, the PFI would be there,” he said.
An FIR has been registered by Mumbra Police against Abdul Mateen Sheikhani of PFI under IPC section 188 and sections 37(3) and 135 of Maharashtra Police Act for an illegal gathering where he gave this speech.
