Head of mosque in Agra accused of death threats, FIR filed | News of Agra

Agra: FIR filed against chairman Shahi Jama Masjid Intizamia Committee in Agra for allegedly making death threats and using obscene language during a telephone conversation on December 10. Police have registered a case and the incident is under investigation.
In his complaint lodged at the Mantola police station, Aslam Karim, a resident of Nagla Kali, Shamsabad Road, and a member of the mosque’s management committee, said that Mohammad Zahid, the chairman, insulted him and threatened to kill him if he visited the mosque. As evidence, the applicant also submitted a recording of the telephone conversation.
Karim said Zahid, who was recently ousted as chairman by a majority vote, had used abusive language. He also expressed fear for his life and contacted the police. The police are currently examining the evidence and will announce further action in the near future.
DCP Suraj Rai said, “Prima facie, the allegations appear to be true. A case was registered under BNS sections 352 (intentional insult with intent to cause disturbance) and 351 (3) (criminal intimidation). The matter is being investigated in detail and further action will be taken based on the evidence.”
Zahid denied the allegation, saying, “I legitimately hold the position of chairman in the Sunni Central Waqf Board. These allegations are baseless and part of a smear campaign to cover up financial irregularities. The petitioner is the Assistant Secretary of the Azam Malik Mosque Committee who failed to account for the funds received from the rent of the shop.’
Agra: An FIR has been lodged against the chairman of the Shahi Jama Masjid Intizamia Committee in Agra for allegedly making death threats and using obscene language during a telephone conversation on December 10. Police have registered a case and the incident is under investigation.
In his complaint filed at the Mantola police station, Aslam Karim, a resident of Nagla Kali, Shamsabad Road, and a member of the mosque’s management committee, said that Mohammad Zahid, the chairman, insulted him and threatened to kill him if he visited the mosque. As evidence, the applicant also submitted a recording of the telephone conversation.
Karim said Zahid, who was recently ousted as chairman by a majority vote, had used abusive language. He also expressed fear for his life and contacted the police. The police are currently examining the evidence and will announce further action in the near future.
DCP Suraj Rai said, “Prima facie, the allegations appear to be true. A case was registered under BNS sections 352 (intentional insult with intent to cause disturbance) and 351 (3) (criminal intimidation). The matter is being investigated in detail and further action will be taken based on the evidence.”
Zahid denied the allegation, saying, “I legitimately hold the position of chairman in the Sunni Central Waqf Board. These allegations are baseless and part of a smear campaign to cover up financial irregularities. The petitioner is the Assistant Secretary of the Azam Malik Mosque Committee who failed to account for the funds received from the rent of the shop.’