Five people were arrested for
allegedly conducting congregational prayers at a mosque here in violationofthe COVID-19 lockdown norms.
A case was registered against five people for conducting evening prayers on Friday, police said.
We received information that prayers were being conducted in the mosque, they said adding they were held at Eriyad Masjidul Bilal mosque here.
On Friday, four people, including the president of a local temple trust, were arrested for allegedly conducting a religious recitation in a temple here in violation of lockdown restrictions.
Though lockdown conditions have been eased in accordance with the Centre's guidelines, public gatherings, including functions, weddings, political events and religious gatherings were not allowed.
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