In Surat’s Adajan area, a recent incident involving suspected ‘sadhus’ stirred local curiosity and concern. Two individuals dressed as sadhus were seen asking for alms, which led residents to question their appearance and identity, suspecting they might belong to another religion.
Upon inquiry, one of the sadhus identified himself as Salman Nath, heightening locals’ suspicions. People then asked the sadhus to recite mantras and shlokas to verify their religious identity. In the process, a local resident took their identification documents, further intensifying the situation.
To resolve doubts, locals called the police, who brought the sadhus to the station for verification. After investigation, it was found that all three sadhus were indeed Hindu and were originally from Junagadh.
Police Inspector R.B. Gozia reported that the sadhus were detained on grounds of suspicion, but further verification confirmed their Hindu identity and local origins. This incident highlights ongoing societal issues around communal suspicion and identification.
This episode serves as a lesson not just for the sadhus but for the entire community. In a time when tolerance and unity are needed, it’s essential to avoid prejudices and understand each other without bias. Ultimately, while the sadhus faced temporary discomfort, the truth prevailed, leaving an important message for all.
