Five arrested in Kerala for conducting congregational prayers at a mosque

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 within the mosque, they said adding they were held at Eriyad Masjidul Bilal mosque here.

On Friday, four people, including the president of an area temple trust, were arrested for allegedly conducting a spiritual recitation during a temple here in violation of lockdown restrictions.Though lockdown conditions are eased in accordance with the Centre’s guidelines, public gatherings, including functions, weddings, political events and non secular gatherings weren’t allowed.