The purpose and origin of the disputed tunnel remained a topic of discussion….reports Asian Lite News
A historic synagogue in Brooklyn, central to the influential Hasidic Jewish movement, faced turmoil amid a community dispute triggered by the discovery of an secret underground tunnel, culminating in a clash between worshippers and police.
The Chabad-Lubavitch headquarters, a revered site in Crown Heights, known for its Gothic Revival facade, became a scene of contention as building safety agents examined potential structural damage caused by the secret passage.
Authorities and locals revealed that young community members had clandestinely constructed the tunnel, leading to a violent confrontation when leaders attempted to close it off, prompting police intervention. The purpose and origin of the disputed tunnel remained a topic of discussion.
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