The Shahi Imam of Jama Masjid Ahmed Bukhari was allegedly attacked by a mentally disturbed person during Friday afternoon prayers at the Masjid. The accused was later arrested and sent to the Institute of Human Behaviour & Allied Sciences (IHBAS).
Police said that the incident occurred on Friday afternoon when Shahi Imam Ahmed Bukhari reached Jamia Masjid along with his security personnel Mohammed Iqbal. “During the prayers, a man suddenly started screaming and tried to attack him with a paper cutter. But, he was overpowered by security personnel Iqbal,” said a senior police officer.
Some passersby made a call to the police control room (PCR) and informed them about the incident.
“After receiving the PCR call, police rushed to the spot and the accused was taken to police custody. Initial investigation revealed that the accused runs his tea shop,” the officer added.
After registering a case against the accused at Jama Masjid Police Station of Central Delhi, the accused was sent to IHBAS for treatment.