Security has been beefed up in Srirangapatna area of Karnataka following Vishwa Hindu Parishad’s (VHP) call to perform puja at the Jamia mosque, claiming that it was built after razing a Hanuman temple.

The call for ‘Srirangapatna Chalo’ was given on social media and in various other events.

Section 144, has been imposed in the town to prevent any situation of Law and Order.

This masjid was built by Tipu Sultan in 1786-87 and is also called Masjid-i-Ala. It is located inside the Srirangapatna fort. The mosque has three inscriptions that mention nine names of Prophet Mohammad (ﷺ).

Karnataka has already witnessed hijab ban and halal meat row.