A serious clash between followers of present Khatib Waliur Rahman and former khatib Ruhul Amin left at least sixty people injured at Baitul Mukarram National Mosque before Jumma prayers on Friday noon.
Talking to this correspondent, witnesses said the incident took place around 12:30pm while Khatib Waliur Rahman was addressing the worshipers.
They said when Khatib Waliur Rahman Khan was giving a sermon before the prayers, Khatib Maulana Mufti Ruhul Amin entered Baitul Mukarram Mosque with his followers and took the microphone of the Khatib and attacked the worshipers and servants (Khadem) who were sitting near the pulpit.
Then the clash took place between the two sides leaving more than 50 people injured.
Worshiper Hamid said the former Imam could have solved the problem by sitting through the proper authorities. But he brought people and attacked. “It is really shameful,” he added.
Wishing anonymity, a police official, said this was not a major incident. Currently the situation is under control. “We are looking into the matter,” he added.
He further stated that additionalpolice forces have been deployed at Baitul Mukarram North Gate and Paltan intersection. Besides, senior officials of DMP and members of the army are present there.
This correspondent tried to reach the DC of Motijheel Division of DMP and the OC of the concerned police station over phone to know about that but failed.
