Congress mediates peace between Gonds and Muslims in Asifabad dist

The Congress government has successfully mediated peace between Gond Tribals and Muslims after communal clashes erupted in Jainoor in Kumaram Bheem Asifabad district on September 4.
Panchayat Raj Minister Anasuya Seethakka Dansari and Khanapur MLA Vedma Bhojju met with the Advisor to the Telangana Government (SC, ST, OBC & Minorities), Mohammed Ali Shabbir, at the Secretariat on Monday to discuss strategies.
They briefed him on their meetings with Gond leaders in Utnoor and Jainoor, which were aimed at understanding the root causes of the unrest. Both leaders tried to restore peace in the district, which had been peaceful for decades before the recent tensions.
Although the Telangana Police registered cases regarding the clashes, the Congress leadership focused on a long-term solution. Discussions were held with leaders from both the tribal and Muslim communities, emphasising the importance of development. Their efforts led to both communities agreeing to resolve their differences peacefully.
Shabbir Ali said a meeting with Muslim leaders from Jainoor and surrounding areas would be held soon to understand the reasons for the conflict. The aim is to find lasting solutions. After separate discussions, a joint meeting will be held to promote mutual understanding, followed by a meeting with Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy.
Minister Seethakka and MLA Bhojju have already submitted a report to the Chief Minister regarding the violence. Their meeting with Shabbir Ali focused on implementing a future action plan.
While the government has decided to compensate those who lost property during the riots and the police have taken legal action, Shabbir emphasised that these measures alone are not enough. Congress leaders are taking proactive steps by engaging both communities in a dialogue to prevent future conflicts.
He expressed optimism noting that elders and youth from both sides are eager to maintain peace. He also suggested that this approach could serve as a model for addressing communal tensions nationwide.