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Kerala mosque clash: IUML accuses police of lathi-charge inside Madakkara mosque
Kerala mosque clash: IUML accuses police of lathi-charge inside Madakkara mosque
A clash between rival factions over the leadership of a mosque in Madakkara, Vadakara, led to police intervention on Monday night during Prophet’s Day celebrations. The two-year-old feud over the appointment of…
A clash between rival factions over the leadership of a mosque in Madakkara, Vadakara, led to police intervention on Monday night during Prophet’s Day celebrations. The two-year-old feud over the appointment of the present Khateeb escalated when opposing members demanded his removal and committee supporters insisted he proceed. Police entered the mosque to control the mob.
The Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) has accused officers of trespassing inside the mosque wearing boots and lathi-charging worshippers. IUML leaders, including Kozhikode district president M A Razak and state secretary Parakkal Abdulla, demanded disciplinary action against the officers. Vadakara DySP Biju K K said police acted to prevent a worse law-and-order issue and that officers initially entered in socks. A case has been registered against four people from both opposing groups.
Indian Opinion Analysis
This is not an isolated incident. The Malabar region has a long history of mosque leadership disputes spilling into violence, often drawing in local political parties and police. The IUML, a key Muslim political force in Kerala, frequently positions itself as the defender of mosque autonomy and community space. The police version, that officers entered in socks, not boots, to prevent a bigger law-and-order problem, directly contradicts the IUML's claim of a deliberate desecration aimed at humiliating worshippers. The case registered against four people from both sides will now determine whether this becomes a criminal matter or a political flashpoint. The district police chief is likely to file a detailed report within the week.
Source: newindianexpress.com
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