Communal tension arises near Eidgah in Jaipur
2019-08-12
Near the Dar Ul Hukumat Eidgah in Jaipur, a bus was attacked and set on fire. Although it is unclear who committed the damage, it resulted in the city's internet services being shut down and the passing of a prohibitory order to the local police stations. In this occurrence, more than 12 people suffered injuries. Police showed up and started patrolling right away. Volence broke out on Monday night after members of the minority community blocked the Delhi highway in front of an Eidgah near Galta Gate and pelted stones on a Haridwar-bound bus, leaving some passengers injured, according to the police. More than 60 people were nominated by the Galta Gate police station in the Eidgah and then arrested five people. Tension in Galta Gate area had been building since Sunday after some members of the minority community allegedly misbehaved with kanwariyas (devotees of Lord Shiva). Additional Police Commissioner (First) Santosh Chalke said they have identified three people who were spreading a rumour on social media that people were being forced to say ‘Jai Shri Ram’, but no such incident happened.
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