Jharkhand: Stone-pelting, communal violence in Palamu mosque sq. forward of Mahashivratri

Violence erupted in Palamu of Jharkhand forward of Mahashivratri celebrations. Stones had been pelted at devotees making ready to worship on the mosque sq.. Some automobiles had been additionally set on fireplace. A heavy police power has been deployed to care for the state of affairs and Section 144 has been imposed within the space. About 1 dozen individuals are reported injured by then. The incident occurred on Wednesday, February 15, 2023.

According to stories, the incident occurred within the Panki block of Palamu. Local Hindus had been constructing welcome gates at Bhagat Singh Chowk for Mahashivratri to be celebrated on February 18. During this time, the individuals of the Muslim group there opposed the development of this gate. At first, there was an argument between the 2 sides, which later changed into a conflict and stone-pelting. On seeing this, individuals from each side got here to struggle. An further police power has additionally been deployed to regulate the state of affairs.

The video of the incident has additionally gone viral on social media. In the viral video, individuals are seen gathering on each side of an intersection. Some individuals had been additionally seen holding sticks and different weapons of their fingers. In the video, an individual current on the spot may be heard saying, “The administration is not able to do anything.” The sound of sirens can be heard someplace far-off within the video. Some broken automobiles can be seen together with a number of stone on the spot.

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➡पलामू जिला के पांकी के इलाके में महाशिवरात्रि पर बने तोरण द्वार विवाद में दो गुट आपस मे भिड़ गए

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➡घटना की जानकारी मिलने के बाद पुलिस अधिकारी मौके पर पहुंचे.@policepalamau @JharkhandPolice @HemantSorenJMM @JharkhandCMO #Palamau #Jtv pic.twitter.com/ZbFYirbj2G

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Petrol bombs had been additionally used within the assault. So far, a few dozen individuals are stated to be injured, together with 6 policemen.

According to Palamu IG, an try was made to put in a welcome gate in entrance of the mosque round 9 am.

पलामू के पांकी में 2 पक्षों में विवाद के बाद पत्थरबाजी और आगजनी#ATVideo #Palamu (@NehaBatham03) pic.twitter.com/s2tYERgnRt

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He stated that each one senior officers of the district are tenting on the spot and the state of affairs is totally below management. IG stated that the petrol bombing may be confirmed solely after investigation however he confirmed that stone-pelting occurred. At current, Section 144 has been imposed within the space and the web has been closed as a precautionary measure.