UK’s largest Muslim event goes ahead with added security as hate crime rises
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Key context: <p>Jalsa Salana in Hampshire has had enhanced support from police, emergency services and local authorities</p><p>Security has been increased by several hundred additional staff at the UK’s largest Muslim convention, Jalsa Salana, alongside enhanced coordination with police, emergency services and local authorities, against a backdrop of growing anti-Muslim sentiment.</p><p>Last month, another big Islamic gathering was forced to close early <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jul/13/police-arrests-suspected-far-right-threat-islamic-event-suffolk">after 12 people were arrested</a>, including three on suspicion of conspiracy to murder, over a suspected far-right threat.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/25/uk-largest-muslim-event-jalsa-salana-security-anti-muslim-hate-crime">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Jalsa Salana in Hampshire has had enhanced support from police, emergency services and local authoritiesSecurity has been increased by several hundred additional staff at the UK’s largest Muslim convention, Jalsa Salana, alongside enhanced coordination with police, emergency services and local authorities, against a backdrop of growing anti-Muslim sentiment.Last month, another big Islamic gathering was forced to close early after 12 people were arrested, including three on suspicion of conspiracy to murder, over a suspected far-right threat. Continue reading...
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