In light of officials getting ready to demolish the mosque and the graveyard in Tarapet, the Muslims of that area held a mute protest on Friday afternoon after Namaz. Later they assembled at the mosque in Tarapet. Prominent Muslim leaders and leaders from various political parties attended the meeting. As Jaleel Khan reached the place, they suddenly broke into anger and shouted against Jaleel, forbidding from entering. Religious veterans convinced them to be seated. Jaleel Khan then spoke to say that he did not care about his political position and that he would resign if a brick of the mosque was moved. Everybody present there shouted at him demanding him to resign.
They were angry at him for standing by the Government while the mosque in Ramavarapupadu was being demolished. Jaleel Khan assured them that he would arrange for a meeting between the Government and the Muslim leaders.
We shall not tolerate is mosques are endangered: Asif
YSRCP's in-charge of Vijayawada West constituency, Sk.Asif stated that they would not tolerate if Tarapet mosque was to be touched. Speaking after the mute protest, he called for teaching a lesson to the Government and the people's representatives who hurt the feelings and sentiments of Muslims.