India, Dec. 6 -- Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir on Saturday laid the foundation stone for a mosque in Rejinagar, designed to resemble Ayodhya's Babri Masjid, in an event marked by tight security and politically charged reactions.

Kabir cut a ceremonial ribbon alongside visiting clerics as thousands gathered at the venue from early morning. Slogans of "Nara-e-Takbeer, Allahu Akbar" rang out across the grounds, where a large dais had been set up for the ceremony, reported news agency PTI.

The event unfolded under an extensive security presence, with large contingents of police, Rapid Action Force and central forces deployed across Rejinagar and neighbouring Beldanga to prevent any disturbance.

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