Author: Times News Network
Publication: The Times of India
Date: June 22, 2002
URL: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow.asp?art_id=13710717
Two groups within the Muslim community,
the Deobandhi and Bariellavi sects, clashed over the issue of management
control of Khan Masjid in Gandhibagh area of the city on Friday.
A mob of over 500 people gathered
outside the mosque pelted stones at the police in which five policemen
were injured.
Even as the police used teargas
and a mild lathicharge, heavy showers came to their rescue and the unruly
crowd dispersed. The police had to deploy anti-riot force to control the
situation.
