Communal tension prevailed at Basheerabad mandal near Tandur yesterday evening. At least 5 persons were injured as a result of clash between two groups. According to details some boys were playing football in the evening at Basheerabad mandal and Ayyapa puja was carried out in a nearby temple. The ball went near the temple which evoked altercation between the two communities after which it was tried to create communal tension in a planned manner.
Giving communal colour to the petty issue it was allegedly tried to incite communal passions. As a result of clash, 5 persons have been reportedly injured. Police came into action and dispersed the mob by resorting to lathi-charge.
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