MANGALORE: The victory processions of the BJP allegedly turned violent and two places of worship were attacked in Dakshina Kannada district on Friday.

While Alharul Juma Masjid in Suralpady in Bajpe police limits here was allegedly attacked by a group, another group created havoc at the madrassa of the Kambalabetttu Muhiyuddin Juma Masjid in Moodnoor village of Vittal in Bantwal taluk under Dakshina Kannada police limits.

Panambur division ACP Ravi Kumar told STOI that an FIR has been registered at Bajpe police station following a complaint by the Suralpady masjid authorites. "According to the complaint, a group of 7- 8 unidentified persons burst crackers near the masjid and threw stones at its walls. We are investigating the case," he added.

Meanwhile, Vittal police sources said a case has been registered against Gangadhar, Vasanth, Harisha, Jagadisha, Ramdas Shetty, Santhosh, Vinod and others based on a complaint. "About 100 people were going in a procession. A group of men arrived in a vehicle %around 12.45pm, burst crackers, entered the madrassa and shouted slogans. The khateeb of the masjid was kept locked inside," Vittal police said.