This Eid saw acrimonious scenes at Palamau’s Rehla mosque, though police intervention saved the day.
A group expressed unwillingness to say namaz behind Rehla’s imam.Before the situation escalated, the police shifted out the group of 50 to 60 to Rehla Police Station premises, according to Deputy Superintendent of Police Mukesh Kumar Mahto.Prayers were said peacefully at both locations thereafter.
This was the first occasion prayers were held separately at two locations there, though the devotees lauded the police and Deputy Superintendent of Police’s actions.