Groups clash over mosque ownership, 13 arrested
Both groups claimed ownership of mosque in Rawalpindi; police arrest 13 in ensuing protest.
RAWALPINDI:
Police arrested 13 people on Thursday in connection with a dispute over a mosque in Rawalpindi.
Express 24/7 correspondent Syed Ali reported that the dispute arose when both groups claimed possession of a mosque located in the Gulzar-e-Quaid area of the city.
The clash between the two groups occurred last night when one party infiltrated the mosque and claimed to have “taken over” the mosque’s administration.
Today (Thursday), the rival group protested by blocking the road that leads up to the airport, causing severe traffic problems.
An FIR has been filed against the 13 people who were causing unrest during the protest. The dispute will be decided in court.
The mosque has been cordoned off by the police and neither party is being allowed to take control of it. An ad hoc committee is to be appointed by the city administration to manage the affairs of the mosque.
Police arrested 13 people on Thursday in connection with a dispute over a mosque in Rawalpindi.
Express 24/7 correspondent Syed Ali reported that the dispute arose when both groups claimed possession of a mosque located in the Gulzar-e-Quaid area of the city.
The clash between the two groups occurred last night when one party infiltrated the mosque and claimed to have “taken over” the mosque’s administration.
Today (Thursday), the rival group protested by blocking the road that leads up to the airport, causing severe traffic problems.
An FIR has been filed against the 13 people who were causing unrest during the protest. The dispute will be decided in court.
The mosque has been cordoned off by the police and neither party is being allowed to take control of it. An ad hoc committee is to be appointed by the city administration to manage the affairs of the mosque.