Belthangady, Jul 6: A group of unidentified miscreants pelted stones at Badriya Juma Masjid in Somanthadka in Mundaje village of Belthangady taluk.
The incident that occurred in the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday came to light on Sunday morning when some of the villagers came to offer prayer at Masjid.
It is learnt that miscreants not only damaged the windows of masjid, but also pelted stones at street lights at Somanthadka-Didupe road which is located in front of masjid.
A large number of people gathered at masjid soon after learning the incident.
This was one of several incidents where miscreants deliberately attempting to disrupt the communal harmony in the district during the month of Ramadan.
Shortly after the incident was reported, Belthangady police rushed to the spot and collected the information.
Usman Haji, President of the management committee of the masjid lodged the complaint in this regard.
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