Hyderabad: Police in Hyderabad made elaborate bandobast measures on Friday, after AIMIM's Owaisi's convoy was attacked in Meerut. After the Friday Namaz in Makkah Masjid, Muslims in the area protested in support of Asadudduin Owaisi.
The bullets hit Owai's car and he had to take another one to Delhi, but no one was injured. Nevertheless, Hyderabad police became alert and deployed police officials at Charminar and around the Old city of Hyderabad.
As there is a possibility of clashes in Hyderabad in the context of attack on AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi's convoy, police also conducted inspections in several areas. Surveillance in troubled areas have been increased and police have stepped up patrol in and around Charminar. Shops in the vicinity of Charminar, Lad Bazaar and Mecca Masjid remain closed.
After the Friday Namaz in Makkah Masjid, Muslims protested in support of Asadudduin Owaisi, until the police arrived at the scene and dissolved the protesters.
At the same time, Imam Maulana Hafiz Mohammad Rizwan Qureshi arranged for special prayers to pray for Owaisi's safety. It was attended by AIMIM MLAsYaqutpura Syed Ahmad Pasha Qadri, Mumtaz Ahmad Khan, Majlisi Corporators, among others.
Two persons arrested for opening fire on Asaduddin Owaisi's convoy in Meerut told the Uttar Pradesh Police that they took the action after being hurt by the AIMIM chief's anti-Hindu remarks. Meanwhile, police said the interrogation is underway.
In this backdrop, as per reliable sources, the Government of India has reviewed the security of AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi and provided him with Z category security of CRPF with immediate effect.
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