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Muslims take to streets to demand journalist's
release
Saturday March 24, 2012 10:20:37 AM,
IANS
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Lucknow:
Burying differences persisting for generations, hundreds of
Muslims - both Shias and Sunnis - Friday took to the streets here
to protest the arrest of journalist Syed Mohammed Kazmi, alleged
to be involved in the Israel embassy car bombing in New Delhi last
month.
Demanding Kazmi's release, prominent Muslim leaders led a
procession comprising members of both sects from the Asafi Masjid
till the Shaheed Smarak. They were joined by hundreds of Muslims
who gathered at the Asafi mosque, after the Namaz-e-Juma (Friday
prayer).
As Shia cleric Maulana Kalbe Jawaad led his contingent, it was
joined by another 100 people from Tile Wali Masjid led by Maulana
Fazlul Rehman. Some women also joined the protest.
The protesters claimed that Kazmi was implicated and shouted
anti-Israel and anti-US slogans.
While the focal point of the "Ehtejaj ka muzahira" (public display
of anger) was against the arrest of Kazmi, the crowd also burnt US
flags and rallied against the Congress government for their
pro-Israeli stance.
Protestors carrying the 'Save Kazmi' placards and banners pledged
their support to the jailed journalist.
"Police have framed dubious charges against him and he is being
subjected to custodial torture and harassment," said Sibtain
Husain, a protestor.
Addressing the gathering, Maulana Kalbe Jawaad urged the people to
unite and protest against the Congress government. He alleged that
the Delhi Police chief had been acting at the behest of the
Israeli intelligence agencies.
Maulana Fazlul Rehman emphasised on the Shia-Sunni unity and
warned of bigger protests through the country if Kazmi was not
released.
A massive protest has been planned outside the parliament March
26.
Kazmi was arrested by Delhi Police's Special Cell March 7, and
accused of providing logistical support to those who attacked the
Israeli embassy car in New Delhi last month.
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