India, Oct. 1 -- The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen's (AIMIM's) planned rally in Ahilyanagar on Tuesday was abruptly postponed despite police permission, after local authorities imposed stringent conditions in view of recent communal tension in the area.

Police had initially cleared the meeting but asked organisers to restrict the gathering to a smaller space, and ensure that no provocative speeches were delivered. AIMIM leaders argued after incidents of lathi-charge and protests on Monday, the administration reportedly advised the party to defer the event. Local AIMIM functionaries confirmed that the rally would be rescheduled.

Against this backdrop, Hyderabad MP and AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi addressed journalists in Pune la...