The millennium city of Cuttack always stood up to several testing times and proved that it is the perfect place and example for communal harmony. The city has proved this again after a Muslim devotee came forward and played a crucial role in releasing the gold ornaments of Goddess Durga which was mortgaged. Such an incident has been reported from Sutahat area in Cuttack.
The Muslim devotee, Sk Liaquddin Ahmed voluntarily came forwarded and paid Rs 50,000 so that the Goddess Durga is adorned with the gold ornaments during the upcoming puja.
“Sutahat is a small part of the city and we do not have enough income sources due to lack of market. We observe Durga puja by collecting money from the residents. For development works of the Committee, we had taken some loans by giving gold ornaments. A meeting was held and we felt that ornaments were required. Hence, I decided to give the money and bring back the ornaments,” said Ahmed.
Ahmed further said he has been associated with the Sutahat Puja Committee for the last 20-25 years. “Cuttack is known for its universal brotherhood. I am happy that I was able to contribute in whatever means for the puja,” he added.
Another member of the committee said, “The discussion was limited to the committee members and it was then Sk Liaquddin Ahmed came forward. It shows his love for Goddess Durga.”