A political row has erupted in Kozhikode over police action inside the Madakkara Juma Masjid near Vadakara, where officers entered during a clash between rival mosque factions and allegedly used lathis inside the prayer hall. The incident triggered criticism from the IUML and other UDF voices, while the mosque’s Mahallu Committee later backed the police and opposed disciplinary action against the officers.The controversy began when a long-running dispute over the mosque’s Khateeb and related financial issues flared up during Nabi Day celebrations. Police were called in after the confrontation escalated, and reports say some officers entered the mosque wearing boots while trying to restore order.IUML leaders accused the police of trespassing into the mosque, insulting worshippers, and using force without proper provocation.However, the Mahallu Committee defended the police and claimed some leaders were trying to disrupt religious proceedings for political reasons.
