According to the police report, on Monday, Sirohi and his associates gathered outside the mosque, asserting that the structure was illegal. They proceeded to recite the Hanuman Chalisa—a devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Hanuman—and allegedly issued threats to demolish the building. This sequence of events reportedly led to panic among local residents and caused disturbances near the Cantt Railway Station.
In response to the incident, members of the Muslim community, including Taskeen Salmani, the mosque's caretaker, filed a formal complaint with the police. Law enforcement officials have stated that determining the legality of the mosque falls within the jurisdiction of the courts. Efforts are currently underway to apprehend Sirohi and others involved in the incident.
This event has heightened communal tensions in the region. A delegation from the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen has met with Meerut's Senior Superintendent of Police, Vipin Tada, urging that stringent action be taken against Sirohi under the Unlawful Activities Act .
Sirohi has a history of involvement in activities that have sparked controversy. On March 17, he led a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi against the All India Muslim Personal Law Board's rejection of the Waqf Bill 2024. During the protest, he expressed hope that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath would enact the legislation.