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Muslim Community Heads shot dead in New York
By: Tupaki Desk | 14 Aug 2016 6:07 AM GMT
Triggering a hate-crime debate, An Imam and his Assistant were shot dead when they were walking along a street after prayers at a Mosque in New York.
Imam Maulama Akonjee (55) and his Assistant Thara Uddin (64) were shot in the head near al-Furqan Jame mosque on Saturday afternoon. Cops believe the suspect is having a medium complexion and he is yet to be arrested. They, however, were yet to confirm if this is a hate crime.
Akonjee's Nephew Rahi Majid claims that the Imam wouldn't even hurt a fly.
People gathered at the crime scene to protest the brutal act. They raised slogans seeking justice and some of them even expressed concerns over their safety.
al-Furqan Jame mosque in the Ozone Park is where most of the Bangladeshi Muslims offer prayers.
Imam Maulama Akonjee (55) and his Assistant Thara Uddin (64) were shot in the head near al-Furqan Jame mosque on Saturday afternoon. Cops believe the suspect is having a medium complexion and he is yet to be arrested. They, however, were yet to confirm if this is a hate crime.
Akonjee's Nephew Rahi Majid claims that the Imam wouldn't even hurt a fly.
People gathered at the crime scene to protest the brutal act. They raised slogans seeking justice and some of them even expressed concerns over their safety.
al-Furqan Jame mosque in the Ozone Park is where most of the Bangladeshi Muslims offer prayers.
