2 Muslim groups clash over mosque

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.
 

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