New Delhi, Jan. 9 -- Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) has been imposed around Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque in Delhi, restricting gatherings following the recent stone-pelting incident near the Turkman Gate area, officials said on Friday.

The Delhi Police has appealed to people to offer prayers at home.

The stone pelting occured following a demolition drive by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) near the mosque on Wednesday.

In view of Friday prayers, the Delhi Police has deployed more than 1,000 police personnel outside the mosque and in the surrounding areas. Moreover, paramilitary forces and anti-riot vehicles have also been stationed near the Faiz-e-Ilahi Mosque to prevent any untoward incident.

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