Mild tension prevailed in sensitive Madannapet area of old city Sunday Night over a trivial issue.
The trouble began when some minority youths were passing through a place of worship and some local youths had a verbal dual with them, sources said. This led to attack on minority youths by mob assembled there.
Police reached the troubled area and brought the situation under control by dispersing the miscreants.
Muslim Leaders spoke with higher officials and demanded stern action against the miscreants and measures to protect the lives and properties of minorities.
Two different cases were booked against youths belong to both the communities, sources told.
Situation is stated to be calm and totally under control now.