Miscreants created havoc by pelting stones on the worshippers who had gathered in Makkah Masjid of Bhainsa on the occasion of Shab-e-Barat. As a result of it, a worshippers received serious injuries.
The miscreants also exploded crackers near the masjid with an intention to disrupt law and order situation in the area.
According to the details of the incident, two days back, when Isha prayer was being offered at a masjid located in Owaisi Chowk, Makkah Colony on the occasion of Shab-e-Barat, the family members of Gangadhar whose residence is adjacent to Masjid burst crackers in large number which disrupted the prayer. Later, pelting of stone also started from outside the masjid. One worshipper by name Asif
Qureshi received serious head injuries which resulted in the irate of other worshippers. The news of the incident spread in the town like a wild fire.
DSP of the area, Mr. B. Rajesh, Circle Inspector of Police, Mr. Srinivas reached the spot and controlled the situation.
Pelting of stones damaged motorcycles and police vehicles. Mr. Rajesh informed about the situation to higher police official. Mr. P. Shahidhar Raju, SP of Nirmal District and Mr. P. Dakshina Murthy, Addl. SP reached the spot and controlled the situation.
Police officials appealed to the people not to pay heed to rumours and to contact helpline number 100 in the event of any unpleasant situation.