Chandigarh, June 30 -- A viral video from Ludhiana showing a group of youths allegedly dancing with swords and sticks during Muharram has sparked a controversy, prompting Punjab's Shahi Imam, Maulana Mohammad Usman Ur Rahmani Ludhianvi, to seek legal action against those responsible and describe the incident as an affront to the sanctity of the occasion.
Muharram, observed by Muslims as a period of mourning in memory of Imam Hussain and the martyrs of Karbala, is traditionally marked by solemn religious gatherings. However, videos circulating on social media allegedly show participants at an event in Ludhiana's Dana Mandi area dancing to DJ music while brandishing sticks and unsheathed swords, triggering criticism from religious circles.
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