Tension prevails in central Delhi, temple vandalised

Tension prevailed in central Delhi's Hauz Qazi area after clashes broke out between two groups belonging to different communities over a parking issue, following which a temple was vandalised, police said Monday.

Taking to twitter, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central), Mandeep Singh Randhawa urged people to help them in restoring normalcy in the area.

"After some altercation & scuffle over a parking issue in Hauz Qazi, tension arose b/w two groups of people from different communities. We have taken legal action & all efforts are being made to pacify feelings & bring about amity. People are requested to help in restoring normalcy (sic)," the DCP tweeted.

A video surfaced online which purportedly showed a man allegedly being beaten up by some people, who were suspected to be drunk, over a parking issue. The quarrel turned ugly when members of both the communities started clashing with each other, police said.

Following the quarrel, some people vandalised the temple in the area, triggering communal tension. The incident happened on Sunday around 10 pm, they said.

Police said they are looking into the matter and have tightened security in the area to ensure no untoward incident happens.

Further details are awaited.