Dhaka: Activists of a hardline Islamist group attacked devotees inside a mosque in northern Bangladesh, injuring at least 12 persons, according to a media report.
The incident took place on Friday at the mosque in the Gaibandha district when self-proclaimed Hefazat-e-Islam activists snatched the mic from the Imam and preached about the organisation, Dhaka Tribune reported.
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They attacked the devotees who tried to intervene, Imam Motlob Uddin said.
At least 12 men were injured in the attack, the report said.
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A case is being filed at Sundarganj Police Station.
Officer in Charge Bulbul Islam said: “Disagreements over the mosque's committee is the reason for this untoward incident."
(PTI)
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