Internet has been suspended in Jharkhand’s Jamshedpur following stone-pelting between two teams over the alleged desecration of a non secular flag.
Stone pelting broke out between two teams in Jamshedpur on Sunday. There had been incidents of arson and lots of properties had been broken. The incident came about in the Kadma police station space. Section 144 has been imposed in the realm and safety forces performed a flag march on Monday morning.
“Forces are conducting early morning flag march. Section 144 is enforced in the area. Internet services are barred till the next order,” mentioned Executive Magistrate, Jyoti Kumari.
According to the officers, a heavy deployment of forces together with a Rapid Action Force (RAF) firm was made in the whole space.
Informing concerning the state of affairs in the realm, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Jamshedpur Prabhat Kumar mentioned, “The situation is under control. Those who had gathered were sent home. The force has been deployed in the entire area and a company of RAF is deployed.”
“Some people have also been detained,” added SSP Kumar.
Deputy Commissioner, East Singhbhum Vijaya Jadhav mentioned, “We are assessing the situation. Communication with peace committee and other stakeholders is being established to bring normalcy.”
Jadhav additionally urged the individuals to not imagine rumours.
“People are requested not to believe any rumours. If they receive any provocative or unpleasant messages, please report them to the police,” mentioned DC Jadhav.
Further investigation into the matter is underway.
