4 Held For Pelting Stones At Mosque In Jammu And Kashmir's Anantnag District
Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir: During Isha prayers on Sunday, miscreants allegedly pelted stones at a mosque in the Pehroo Sherbagh area of Anantnag district in Jammu and Kashmir.
The stone pelting caused damage to the structure and some worshippers also sustained injuries. Police have booked at least four persons in connection with the incident. The detainees are being questioned.
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According to police, the stone pelting occurred after some local residents raised objections over prayers being offered at the newly constructed mosque.
The building was a house, which was converted into a place of worship recently, and prayers commenced around a week ago. As per reports, some local residents have been objecting to the arrangement
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The argument broke out, and following which some miscreants pelted stones at the mosque during Isha prayers. A police team immediately reached the spot and brought the situation under control. Police registered FIR and detained the at least four persons in connection with the incident. A throughout investigation is underway.
