Shiv Sena, through its mouthpiece Saamana, said that the social and religious unity of the country has almost come to an end. The editorial goes on to say, "Attempts are being made to escalate the dispute between Hindus and Muslims. Attempts are also being made to create anarchy and a civil war-like situation that exists in Iraq and Afghanistan."

Slamming JNU student Sharjeel Imam, who was on Wednesday sent to five days police custody, the editorial said: "Sharjeel has beheaded the Muslim community. His hand should be cut off and put on the highway on the chicken's neck corridor."