Jodhpur violence: 97 arrested; curfew imposed

At least 97 people have been arrested in connection with the clashes that broke out between two groups in Rajasthans Jodhpur on Monday night and continued on Tuesday following which Internet services were suspended while curfew was clamped in 10 police station areasThe Divisional Commissioner on Tuesday suspended Internet services in the entire Jodhpur district including Jodhpur Commissionerate with an aim to maintain peace and cordial atmosphere and curb rumoursAccording to the order issued by the Divisional Commissioner Himanshu Gupta 2G3G4Gdata mobile Internet Bulk SMS MMSWhatsApp Facebook Twitter and other social media Voice calls Broadband Internet Lease through Internet Service Provider Internet services except lines have been suspended This restriction will continue till further orders The clashes had first erupted late Monday nightThe violence began after some people were raising flags at the Jalori Gate intersection around 1130 pm on Monday A person making a video of this was beaten up by some youth When some people came to his rescue they beat them also After this the other group started throwing stones Deputy Commissioner of Police East and Udaymandir SHO were injured in the stone peltingThe violence erupted again on Tuesday morning at the Jalori Gate over the unfurling of a flag The police canecharged the miscreants fired tear gas shells and dispersed the mob In view of the tense situation curfew was imposed in 10 police station areas Meanwhile the Police Commissionerate has issued a partially amended order which says that students appearing in various school examinations competitive examinations teachers and staff engaged in examination work will be allowed to move during the curfewMedical emergency services medical staff bank employees officials related to judicial services employees journalists and media persons would require to show identity cards or documents If necessary in special circumstances the concerned Assistant Commissioner of Police would be able to grant permission to go out in the curfew Rest of the orders will remain the same ADG Law and Order Hawa Singh Ghumaria told that strict adherence to curfew in Jodhpur is being maintained Around 1000 police personnel have been deployed in the district and every incident small or big is being closely monitored he addedMeanwhile Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot directed the police and the administration to identify the antisocial elements responsible for the incidents that disturb communal harmony and brotherhood and take stern action against them He termed the incident in Jodhpur unfortunate Addressing a highlevel meeting at the Chief Ministers Office on Tuesday he said that a criminal irrespective of religion caste or class must not be spared if found to be involved in criminal activities and appealed to the general public to maintain peaceHe directed Home Minister Rajendra Singh Yadav Minister incharge of Jodhpur Subhash Garg Additional Chief Secretary Home Abhay Kumar and Additional Director General of Police Law and Order Hawa Singh Ghumaria to immediately rush to JodhpurThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever