Shaheen Bagh crowd swells on UN team visit rumour

However, it turned out to be a rumour.

'There is one very good news - Coming Sunday on 12-01-2020 ko sham (evening) 7:30 pm per Shaheen Bagh protest main UN team is coming to analyse the protest and the present scenario of the country,' read a message that went viral on social media.



'All citizens are requested to come in more numbers at Shaheen Bagh on Sunday before 7:30 pm to show your presence and strength in front of the UNO team,' the message read.



Earlier in the day, the protestors had arranged a 'Sarv Dharam Sabhava' to highlight unity among religions and communities.

The inter-faith ceremony, witnessed traditional Hindu-style 'havan' and Sikh 'kirtan'.



A replica of the India Gate was also placed near the protest site with names of people who have lost their lives during anti-CAA protests across the country inked on it.



One of the residents Zulqarnain said the crowd was massive and Shaheen Bagh had not seen such a crowd.

Rven peripheral roads were packed with people who had come to show their solidarity with the protesters.



--IANS

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Source: IANS