In a rare move, the Indian Army has denied its permission to Eid-Ul-Zuha Namaz on historic Red Road in front of its Eastern Command Headquarters, Fort William, for “military purpose.”
The Army has also conveyed its decision to Kolkata Police and Calcutta Khilafat Committee.
Like every year, the Calcutta Khilafat Committee had applied on May 10 for permission to the Army to organise the Namaz from Netaji Statue to the Fort William East Gate outer entrance on Red Road.The Committee got a reply to that effect from the Army on last Saturday.
The permission for conduct of congregational prayer for “Eid-Uz-Zoha” in general area Red Road on 07th or 08th June 2025 is not granted as the area is required for military purpose,” said a Colonel-rank Army officer in charge of land under the Headquarters Bengal Sub Area in a letter addressed to the Calcutta Khilafat Committee.
Javed Ahmed Khan, Minister of State for Disaster Management and a member of the Khilafat Committee, confirmed that the receipt of the communication.
