MP prayer meet disrupted, cops prevent flare-up | India News

MP prayer meet disrupted, cops prevent flare-up | India News


MP prayer meet disrupted, cops prevent flare-up
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JABALPUR: Prompt police action prevented an escalation of communal tension in Jabalpur after a group of people disrupted a prayer meeting alleging religious conversion, an allegation dismissed by the organisers, who in turn said they were assaulted and the venue was vandalised.The incident in Shakti Nagar area on Sunday follows a similar disruption on Saturday in Gorakhpur area of the city.According to officials, both sides have filed complaints with police over the Sunday incident. “Both complaints have been taken on record. Action will be taken after verification of facts and available evidence,” a police officer said.On Saturday, a prayer session for visually impaired children in Gorakhpur area was disrupted by a group of people. Police say the children later refuted conversion allegations. Videos related to that incident, including of alleged assault and abusive language, are being investigated.



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