Muslim bodies reach out to Tripura villagers rendered homeless

Story by ATV | Posted by Aasha Khosa | Date 31-01-2026

Muslim leaders with relief material

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Ahead of the holy month of Ramazan, an inspiring example of humanity, compassion, and community solidarity has emerged from the northeastern Indian state of Tripura.

The Northeast India Emirate Sharia and Nadwatut Tameer jointly launched an initiative to assist distressed Muslim families affected by the recent violence in the Shimultali area of Kumarghat Phatikra in northern Tripura.

This humanitarian effort involved the distribution of blankets and other essential household items to the needy families and also provided one-time financial assistance to enable them to live with dignity during the sacred month.

On January 10, a mosque in the Shimultali area of Kumarghat Phatikara, and houses of Muslims around it were damaged. As such, the locals belong to the lower-income group.

This incident left many families suddenly homeless and helpless, ahead of the fasting month.

Although the state government provided one-time compensation to the affected families, at least five families in the area remained in dire straits due to their limited resources. The Northeast India Emirates Sharia and Nadwatut Tamir provided relief to such families.

The delegation leader at the venue of arson

A delegation led by the organisation's central general secretary, Maulana Ataur Rahman Mazharbhuiyan, visited the affected homes and met with the families. It was ensured that the assistance provided was not merely symbolic but in line with actual needs.

Each affected family received cash assistance starting at a minimum of Rs 5,000. They also received blankets and other essential items.

On this occasion, the organisation's leadership appealed to affected Muslim citizens to remain patient and reassured them that they were not alone.

They urged them to trust the state and national governments, protect their rights through constitutional means, and refrain from any provocation.

Speakers particularly emphasised that maintaining an atmosphere of social harmony and brotherhood is the need of the hour, so that such incidents are not repeated in the future.

The Tripura government's Waqf Board has taken a significant step ahead of Ramazan. The Tripura Waqf Board has allocated Rs 3.8 lakh for the restoration of the damaged mosque in Shimultali.

Board Chairman and former MLA Mafswar Ali emphasised that the Waqf Board was working to preserve, maintain, and rebuild minority Waqf properties.

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The delegation included Central Office Secretary Maulana Nayeem Uddin Choudhury, Tripura State Nadwa Secretary Abul Kalam, Kailashahar District Emirate Sharia and Nadwatut Tamir General Secretary Maulana Syed Ahmed, District Qazi Maulana Yusuf Ali, prominent Nadwa activist and advocate Kamal M. Masdar, and several other dignitaries.