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Hyderabad, October 20 — The Hyderabad police swiftly averted a potential communal clash on Saturday, registering five cases against individuals involved in violence during a protest at the Muthyalamma temple in Secunderabad. The prompt intervention prevented further escalation of tensions in the city.
The protest, which saw around 3,000 people gathering without prior permission, turned violent when a mob attempted to march towards a nearby mosque in Kummarwadi, just a few meters from the temple. Police forces, deployed near the temple, faced aggressive resistance from the protesters, resulting in injuries to about 15 policemen and several civilians. The mob pelted stones, slippers, and sticks, forcing the police to resort to a lathi charge to disperse the crowd.
Four cases were registered at the Monda Market police station, while another was filed at the Gopalapuram police station. The charges include stone-pelting, attacking police personnel, damaging RTC buses, and attempting to vandalize Metropolis Hotel. Authorities are working to identify the individuals responsible for inciting violence.
“Some of the miscreants hurled stones at the police to make their way towards the mosque,” said DCP (North), Rashmi Perumal, explaining that the crowd had gathered from various parts of the city following a protest call. Investigations revealed that certain unsocial elements had exploited the situation to incite trouble.
On Sunday, the atmosphere around the Muthyalamma temple remained calm, with religious rituals continuing under heavy police surveillance. The Rapid Action Force and local police units were stationed as a preventive measure, ensuring no further disturbances. Several individuals attempting to enter the temple were detained by the police.
BJP legislator T Raja Singh, who had announced plans to visit the temple on Sunday, was placed under house arrest to prevent further unrest.
Senior police officials continue to monitor the situation closely to ensure peace is maintained.
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