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Jaipur, In a disturbing event in Chittorgarh, Rajasthan, a mosque was set ablaze by a mob, resulting in injuries to approximately 12 individuals and causing extensive damage to property.
According to Kashmir Media Service, the violence occurred when a group, described in reports as Hindu goons, passed by a mosque during a rally, setting the building on fire and attacking Muslim individuals in the vicinity.
Initial assessments indicate that along with the physical injuries sustained by 12 people, numerous shops and motorcycles were destroyed in the ensuing chaos.
The conflict reportedly began after a Hindu procession, characterized by loud drumming, approached the mosque during prayer time. The noise led to objections from those inside, quickly escalating into a full-blown confrontation. Social media footage capturing the incident shows the mosque engulfed in flames, with panic among those inside the religious site.