Thara Uddin, aged 65, was tragically killed on August 13, 2016, in Queens, New York. Uddin, along with Imam Maulama Akonjee, was shot in the back of the head as they left the Al-Furqan Jame Masjid mosque after a prayer service. The attack occurred in broad daylight, shocking the local community and raising concerns about potential hate crimes. Both men were dressed in traditional Muslim garb at the time of the shooting, which further fueled speculations about the motive behind the attack.
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