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Violence erupts in Jharkhand's Jamshedpur over holy flag 'desecration,' Shastrinagar under Section 144 after clashes

Sparsh Goel

10 Apr 2023 13:42 IST

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Jamshedpur: Clashes erupted in Jharkhand's Jamshedpur after the 'desecration' of a holy flag sparked brick-batting and arson between two groups, according to officials. Prohibitory orders have been issued under Section 144 of the CrPC in Shastrinagar, Jharkhand's Jamshedpur, after stores and cars were set on fire during the riots. According to ANI, internet services have also been suspended.

VIDEO | Alleged desecration of a religious flag led to brick-batting between two groups and arson at Shastrinagar in Jamshedpur, prompting the authorities to impose Prohibitory Orders under Section 144 of CrPC in the locality on Sunday evening. pic.twitter.com/qw4VrAeksM
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) April 10, 2023

Two stores and an auto-rickshaw were set on fire in Jamshedpur's Shastrinagar

Tensions had been building in the region since Saturday night, when members of a local group discovered a piece of meat tied to a Ram Navami banner, according to police. Following this, the scene escalated into violence, with bricks being thrown between two groups. East Singhbhum District Deputy Commissioner Vijaya Jadhav told PTI that some anti-social elements are attempting to disrupt peace and asked for the public's help in foiling their plot. On Sunday, two stores and an auto-rickshaw were set on fire in Jamshedpur's Shastrinagar, leading police to use tear gas shells to separate the crowd. According to police, the situation is now under control, and a few persons have been arrested.

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#WATCH | Security forces conduct flag march in Jamshedpur's Kadma police station area following an incident of stone pelting and arson, in Jharkhand

Section 144 CrPc is enforced in the area and mobile internet is temporarily banned. pic.twitter.com/NhPnWtkQhR
— ANI (@ANI) April 10, 2023

Forces are carrying out an early morning flag march

According to authorities, a significant police force has been deployed in Shastrinagar to preserve law and order. Following the clash, security forces marched in Jamshedpur's Kadma police station area, according to ANI. "Forces are carrying out an early morning flag march." In the area, Section 144 is in effect. "Internet services are prohibited until the next order," said Executive Magistrate Jyoti Kumari to ANI.

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