Muslim supporters hold a portrait of Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen leader Akbaruddin Owaisi and participate in a protest after Friday prayers in Hyderabad. AP

Tension prevailed in the old city of Hyderabad Friday after violent protests by a group of people protesting against Owaisi's arrest for his alleged hate speech. AP

At around 1.15 pm, hundreds of namazis marched towards Charminar raising slogans in favour of Akbaruddin Owaisi. AP

Police used batons and tear gas to disperse hundreds of youths coming out of the historic Mecca Masjid after Friday prayers as they resorted to stoning. AP

The stones that were being used to construct a water tank at the mosque premises came in handy and the stone pelting continued for almost half an hour. AP

The police in an attempt to bring the situation under control lobbed tear gas shells at the unruly mob. AP

A photographer of an Urdu daily and a videographer from an MIM- run channel suffered injuries. A police vehicle was also damaged. AP