Tensions have flared in the hill town of Joshimath in Uttarakhand after members of the Muslim community began offering namaz inside a government building reportedly without official permission. The building has reportedly been allotted by the local municipality to the Sports Department and was proposed to be developed as a table tennis facility, according to local residents. However, over the past several days, the premises have allegedly been used for congregational prayers, with the number of worshippers said to be increasing steadily.
