Srinagar: Police on Thursday arrested a man for allegedly stabbing a Muezzin while he was saying ‘Azan’ (call for prayers) in Nawakadal area of Srinagar.
A police spokesman identified the accused as Mohammad Shafi saying he attacked and grievously injured the Muezzin while he was offering Fajr Azan in Nawakadal.
The accused had been booked for attempt to murder and other sections of IPC.
“One person namely Mohammad Shafi arrested for attacking and grievously injuring a Mouzin while he was offering Fajr Azan in Nawakadal area of Srinagar today. Case registered under attempt to murder and other sections of IPC,” the police spokesman said.
