Jaipur: A day after communal violence in which at least 36 people were injured in clashes Karauli Police On Sunday, 15 people were arrested for rioting, assault and hurting the sentiments of a community, while 20 people were arrested by the police for disturbing the peace.
Curfew continued on Sunday as police tightened security in the violence-hit area of Karauli.
Violent clashes broke out between members of two communities during a bike rally by members of the Hindu community on the occasion of the new year of the Hindu calendar on Saturday. It is alleged that stones were pelted at the bike rally in which at least 36 people were injured while several shops were torched and vandalized.
“We have arrested 15 persons under sections 307, 336, 332, 353, 392, 153-A, 147, 148 for committing rioting, causing damage to public property, criminal assault, mischief by fire or destruction of explosive substance. 149, 436, 427, 452 and Section 120-B of IPC and Section 3 of Prevention of Damage to Public Property. Also, we have arrested 20 people on charges of disturbing the peace,” said Prashan Kumar Khamesra, Under whose jurisdiction the Inspector General of Police, Bharatpur Range Karauli Comes, told TOI.
He said Sunday was a peaceful day with full compliance of the curfew as no movement of people was allowed in the affected areas. Additional Director General (Crime) Hawa Singh Ghumeria said, “To ensure that no rumours are spread, we have banned internet in Karauli till further orders.”
Over 600 policemen and senior IPS officers from the Rajasthan Police Headquarters were camping in Karauli to maintain law and order. A senior police official said, “We have also held a meeting of both the communities late on Saturday evening and will have a meeting on Sunday evening to reach a consensus that any person from any community involved in violence and riots will be spared. will not go.” the headquarters.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot held a meeting with senior police officers and urged them to ensure that no person involved in violence and riots is spared irrespective of his caste, creed, religion.
Curfew continued on Sunday as police tightened security in the violence-hit area of Karauli.
Violent clashes broke out between members of two communities during a bike rally by members of the Hindu community on the occasion of the new year of the Hindu calendar on Saturday. It is alleged that stones were pelted at the bike rally in which at least 36 people were injured while several shops were torched and vandalized.
“We have arrested 15 persons under sections 307, 336, 332, 353, 392, 153-A, 147, 148 for committing rioting, causing damage to public property, criminal assault, mischief by fire or destruction of explosive substance. 149, 436, 427, 452 and Section 120-B of IPC and Section 3 of Prevention of Damage to Public Property. Also, we have arrested 20 people on charges of disturbing the peace,” said Prashan Kumar Khamesra, Under whose jurisdiction the Inspector General of Police, Bharatpur Range Karauli Comes, told TOI.
He said Sunday was a peaceful day with full compliance of the curfew as no movement of people was allowed in the affected areas. Additional Director General (Crime) Hawa Singh Ghumeria said, “To ensure that no rumours are spread, we have banned internet in Karauli till further orders.”
Over 600 policemen and senior IPS officers from the Rajasthan Police Headquarters were camping in Karauli to maintain law and order. A senior police official said, “We have also held a meeting of both the communities late on Saturday evening and will have a meeting on Sunday evening to reach a consensus that any person from any community involved in violence and riots will be spared. will not go.” the headquarters.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot held a meeting with senior police officers and urged them to ensure that no person involved in violence and riots is spared irrespective of his caste, creed, religion.