Hyderabad: Tension prevailed at the Madrasa Arabia Taleem-ul-Quran located at Jinnaram village of Sangareddy district after some right-wing elements allegedly tried to attack the seminary. The incident transpired after two idols were allegedly damaged at a local Shiva temple a day earlier on April 23.
The temple is located close to the madrasa in the village, and local people noticed idols of deities damaged in the temple, said the police. Suspecting that the madrasa students had damaged it, the local Hindus and right-wing activists reached the Muslim seminary and raised Jai Shri Ram slogans.
The Sangareddy police reached the spot and dispersed the gathering, who then headed to a nearby dargah and damaged the chadar at the shrine. Soon, additional forces were rushed to the area from neighbouring Vikarabad and Medak districts.
Sangareddy district SP, Paritosh Pankaj, told media persons that 80 children are staying and studying in the madrasa, and all are safe. “I appeal to the people not to believe in rumours. Action will be initiated against those who are fomenting trouble,” he said.
All India Majlis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) MLA Kauser Mohiuddin and MBT spokesperson Amjedullah Khan reached Jannaram and met the police officials.
