Tension prevailed in Amberpet, Hyderabad, on Thursday night after some participants in a Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti procession allegedly raised slogans near the Jama Masjid while Taraweeh prayers were underway. Police intervened and brought the situation under control.
Slogans Raised During Taraweeh Prayers
According to local reports, the incident occurred around 10 p.m. when a group taking part in the procession passed in front of the mosque and allegedly shouted slogans while prayers were going on inside.
People returning home after offering Taraweeh prayers gathered near the mosque and also raised slogans in response. The slogan shouting reportedly continued for about five minutes before police stepped in.
An officer from the Amberpet police station said the issue was mainly related to noise levels. “The sound from the mosque was above the prescribed limits. Some members of the procession objected to it. We intervened immediately and asked those concerned to reduce the sound,” the officer said.
Police Step In, Situation Brought Under Control
Police personnel deployed for bandobast dispersed both groups to prevent escalation. Additional forces were rushed to the spot as a precautionary measure.
Videos circulating on social media showed police managing members of both sides and preventing further confrontation.
Rakshita Murthy, DCP of Secunderabad Zone, reached the location and held discussions with local Muslim elders. She appealed for calm and assured them that the matter was being examined.
“The situation is now peaceful. People should not believe rumours,” she said, adding that an inquiry has been initiated to understand how the incident began.
Police confirmed that normalcy was restored soon after intervention. No detentions were made, and no case has been registered so far in connection with the incident.
Authorities have urged residents to maintain peace and avoid spreading unverified information on social media.
