(Siasat News) Rumours were making rounds in the old city yesterday that RSS, VHP and Bajrang Dal activists are assembling at Charminar to participate in the extension work of Bhagyalakshmi temple. These rumours were being spread in the city for the past three days in an organized manner. Police failed to stop these rumours. Hundreds of citizens gathered near Charminar to express their concern. On receiving information, flour leaer of the local political party and other leaders reached there. DCP, South Zone Mr. Sabharwal also reached the spot. He tried to pacify the public. Sensing the tension, Rapid Action Force was commissioned. Police patrolling in the adjoining areas was also increased. Large number of people were seen till late at night yesterday. At last, rumours proved false.
When people were going homes after staying from many hours at Charminar, police tried to disperse them at Shah Ali Banda. Some of them, who were agitated for the support extended by the police in the construction of temple at Charminar, pelted stones at police. In order to disperse the mob, police resorted to lathi charge.
–Siasat News–