Tension prevailed in the Pekuchhara area under Panisagar subdivision after a vehicle making public announcements for a local Waz Mehfil (a traditional Islamic religious and cultural seminar) was allegedly stopped and attacked by members of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad.
According to local accounts, on December 23, the vehicle was moving through the area to announce details of the upcoming programme when it was intercepted.
The occupants of the vehicle were allegedly assaulted, leading to panic in the locality. Those attacked by the VHP have been identified as Abdul Malik, Tasleem Uddin, and Maulana Junaid Ahmed.
Maktoob tried to reach out to the Imam of the masjid holding the Waz Mehfil, but he refused to comment. However, the identity of the attackers is still unknown.
Panisagar police and SDM Sushanta Debbarma rushed to the scene immediately. With joint efforts from police and administrative officials, the situation was quickly brought under control.
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