J-K: Man arrested for sacrilege at Srinagar mosque

Srinagar Police on Saturday arrested a man in a case of alleged sacrilege at a mosque in the city.

According to Police, an incident of sacrilege took place in Khan Masjid Gojwara, wherein a person threw the Quran into water.

The incident took place at a mosque in Gojwara area of Srinagar district.

"Accused Irshad Ahmad Mir of Maloora, Srinagar arrested in overnight raids. The accused seems of unsound mind," said police.

A case was registered at Nowhatta police station under relevant sections.

An investigation is underway.

( With inputs from ANI )

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