Motorcyclists disrupt Muslim prayer at Kaunas mosque, show pig's head — probe launched
A group of motorcyclists disrupted Friday prayer at a mosque in Kaunas, Lithuania, chanting slogans, blasting loud music and displaying a pig's head; authorities have opened an investigation into possible incitement to hatred.
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On Friday, September 11, prayer at a mosque in Kaunas, Lithuania, was disrupted by a group of motorcyclists, according to Lithuanian public broadcaster LRT.
According to the report, the motorcyclists gathered near the mosque, chanted the slogan "Lietuva" (Lithuania), played loud music and displayed a pig's head — a gesture widely regarded in Islam as deliberately offensive, since pork and related symbols are considered impure in Muslim tradition.
Investigation opened
Following the incident, Lithuanian authorities have opened an investigation into possible incitement to hatred. No further details have yet been released about the scope of the probe, the number of people involved, or possible next steps.
The incident has drawn public attention as a potential example of religious intolerance in Lithuania, where the Muslim community is relatively small. The source report does not mention any reaction from mosque worshippers or the local Muslim community.
As the investigation continues, further information about possible suspects or legal consequences may be released in the coming period.
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