Friday prayers held peacefully at Mecca Masjid in Hyderabad

No untoward incidents took place at Mecca Masjid in Hyderabad after prayers on Friday, 26 August. Two were detained by the police in precautionary measures after the prayers. Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi gave a call to maintain peace and harmony after the city was put on high alert on Friday. Violent protests erupted in Old City after suspended BJP MLA Raja Singh’s comment against Prophet Muhammad on Monday. He was arrested on Thursday under PD Act.