Group clash over religious song leads to tension in Uppal, Hyderabad
UPPAL: Tension escalated in the Uppal area of Hyderabad after a group engaged in a dispute over a religious song in Chengicharla on Sunday night.
According to reports, the Uppal police had to resort to a lathi charge to control the situation after a group of men clashed in Pittal Basti over the religious song. Several individuals were reportedly injured in the incident.
The incident took place amidst Holi celebrations, where a disagreement arose between two groups during prayers at a mosque. According to police, one group used loudspeakers to play songs with a DJ during Namaz prayers.
Telangana, Tension grips Chengicherla near Ghatkesar, Hyderabad outskirts, as group burns #HolikaDahan near mosque during Traveeh Namaz prayers, triggering outrage, loud music played amidst prayers. #Hyderabad #Telangana pic.twitter.com/08KXJ3V91s
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Vishwa Hindu Parishad Telangana Pracharak, Pagudakula Balaswamy, and other leaders visited Chengicherla on Monday to express solidarity against the Groups clash in Uppal.
On Monday, Hindu groups attempted to celebrate Holi near the mosque, prompting police to barricade the area and disperse protestors with a mild lathi charge. Police remain vigilant with posted pickets.#Chengicherla #Medipally #MedchalMalkajgiri #Hyderabad #Telangana https://t.co/DsBrznrjbf pic.twitter.com/z8vScndNGz
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