Muslims protests demolition of Bihar mosque

Indo-Asian News Service, Patna
A Muslim organisation in Bihar has protested the demolition of a 100-year-old mosque to make way for a stadium, saying that it would launch a mass movement if it was not rebuilt.

The mosque at the Danapur Cantt near Patna was demolished a few days by army officials. The All India Pasmanda Mahaz is furious.

"If a mosque is not rebuilt in the original place, we will launch a strong mass movement," an official of the organisation said.

The group has said attempts were made to demolish the mosque in 1972 and 1985, but protests by locals foiled the moves.

The organisation has urged Governor Buta Singh to convey its message of hurt to the Central Government.