At least 50 people, including several journalists, were injured in a clash between Muslim devotees and police in the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque area on Friday afternoon. Clashes erupted when police barred people from bringing out a procession after Jum’a prayers protesting against the visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. After the Jum’a prayers, many devotees started shouting slogans near the north gate of the mosque against Modi’s arrival, prompting police to fire rubber bullets and charge batons. Also read: Modi visit: Protesters clash with cops at Motijheel; 20 injured Jubo League and Chhatra League activists were also seen around the mosque during the clash. Two motorcycles were set afire in front of the north gate of the mosque where the clashes continued till 2:30pm. UNB Correspondent M Jahangir Alam was hit by a rubber bullet while reporting from the site. Clashes broke out again at the south gate of the mosque and continued till 3:30pm. Three motorcycles were set ablaze this time.