Discriminatory handwritten messages in Gurugram aimed at muslim workers

Hate posters warning Muslim migrant workers to leave and threatening to set fire to their hutments have caused panic in several sectors of Gurugram. These handwritten messages were found outside the rooms where many migrant workers, primarily Muslims, reside in sectors 69, 70, and 71. These messages, posted between 6 am and 7 am on a Sunday, demanded that the workers vacate their dwellings within two days, threatening dire consequences otherwise.
These posters have instilled fear among the migrant workers, who recalled the violence on July 31 and August 1, when clashes during a Hindu procession in the neighboring Nuh district led to six deaths and at least 88 injuries. During that period, many migrant workers were threatened and had to flee the city to ensure their safety.

Police response

In response to these disturbing posters, police have assured strict action against those responsible. Police teams have been deployed in areas with a significant population of Muslim migrants. They are actively trying to identify the person responsible for the posters and plan to take stringent measures against them for disturbing the peace and spreading false information.

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Despite the tension caused by these posters, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has denied any involvement in their creation. VHP members assert that someone is deliberately attempting to tarnish their organization's image. They claim that they did not paste these threatening messages.

Residents and authorities react

Many residents expressed concern as their Muslim domestic helpers, car cleaners, cooks, security guards, and drivers did not report to work on Sunday. Some factories, salons, and shops at malls also reported a lack of Muslim workers. Community leaders and residents have called for the local authorities and law enforcement agencies to take stricter action and ensure the safety of all residents.

The recent communal clashes in Haryana led to an exodus of migrant workers, particularly those employed in factories, restaurants, households, and construction sites in Gurugram. Most of them returned to the city, but the appearance of these hate posters has reignited their fear. Many feel that Gurugram is no longer a safe place for Muslims and are concerned about their well-being and safety.

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These posters have drawn widespread attention and concern, prompting calls for immediate action to address the situation and protect the rights and safety of all residents, regardless of their religious or ethnic background.