Pune, November 12: A Muslim group in Pune had celebrated Diwali in different fashion by donating Rs 12 lakh to the victims who suffered grevious burn injuries in the recent fire which broke out in Pune. The decision was taken by the group on the pretext of when the coutry is facing huge criticism across the globe for intolerance over beef-ban and Dadri case. Also Read - India Corona Vaccine Update: Phase-3 Clinical Trials of Oxford's 'Covishield' Vaccine to Begin on Monday | Read Here

At the time when political parties are busy on seperating each one of us on beef-ban and cow slaughter issues these few good men are redifining the meaning of sucularism in India. Read Also: (Delhi sees over 500 burn cases on Diwali) Also Read - CCTVs in Pune COVID Hospitals, TV Outside For Kins of Patients: Ajit Pawar

According to the reports, a fire broke out recently at the Meenatai Thackeray Vashand, Mukund Nagar area in Pune. The unfortunate incidents led 70 families living in the vicinity to loose almost everything they owned. Also Read - Pune Containment Zones Latest News: 74 New Areas Contained in City | Check List Here

Yasin Shaikh a social worker in the area was approached by some of the Muslim members affected in the fire and was asked to start ‘Bhaubandu-Bhaichara” intitiative.

Yasin who was touched by seeing the condition of the residents who were almost homeless for last few days called a meeting among his family members and local community leaders of his vicinity. He also gathered funds from mosque after making an announcement after Friday prayers. He reportedly went all the way to collect funds for 70 families affected by the fire.

In last few days Yasin formed a group was surrounded by youngsters who all decided to embrace each other’s religion and help people who were in need.

The most generous part was when every Hindu family received 15 kgs of raw materials to make Diwali sweets.

Later when the group when collected amount of Rs 12 lakh, it was handed over to the local corporator Abhay Chajjed, who will be distributing it to the families affected with fire.

Yasin reportedly said to Being Indian, that, “This was not a political initiative. It was an act of kindness and humanity. Right now there are a lot of negative news spreading religious differences. Such actions should he highlighted to prove that we stand united in times of need”.

We hope that these kind of initiative is done by every Indian and helping others in need.