Tense Situation Outside Mosque in Hyderabad as Swords Waved, Slogans Chanted

Hyderabad, February 20, 2025 — A tense situation unfolded in Nacharam Mallapur, Hyderabad, on Wednesday night when a group of individuals participating in a procession waved swords and raised slogans in front of a mosque. The incident occurred near Masjid-e-Aashraf in Chankyapuri Colony, within the Nacharam police station limits.

A video circulating on social media shows around 10 to 12 people, two of whom were carrying swords, holding saffron flags and chanting slogans in front of the mosque. The group was reportedly returning from a Chhatrapati Shivaji Jayanti procession when they stopped near the mosque, where worshippers were engaged in prayers.

Eyewitnesses allege that the act was a deliberate attempt to incite communal tensions in the city. The footage quickly gained traction online, drawing concerns over the potential for unrest. Many social media users condemned the act and called for immediate intervention by law enforcement authorities to prevent further escalation.

Local residents expressed fear and frustration over the incident, emphasizing the need for strict measures to curb such provocative acts. Authorities have been urged to identify the individuals responsible and take legal action to maintain peace in the area. Police officials are expected to launch an investigation and ensure that communal harmony is preserved.