Jamshedpur violence: 50 arrested, surveillance drones deployed
Jamshedpur, April 10: As per the sources, over 50 people were arrested in connection with violence that broke out between two groups over the alleged desecration of a religious flag in Jharkhand's Jamshedpur.
During the clash, stone pelting between the two groups have been reported.
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Meanwhile, heavy police forces have been also deployed and the Jamshedpur police conducted patrolling in the violence-hit Shastri Nagar.
As per the statement by K Vijay Shankar, Superintendent of Police, Jamshedpur, "A total of 55 people from both communities were arrested in the case. One Abhay Singh has also been arrested in the case, whose supporters came to the police station and misbehaved. Action will be taken against them.”
According to the officials, a heavy deployment of forces including a Rapid Action Force (RAF) company has been made in the entire area.
Earlier, informing about the situation in the area, SSP, Jamshedpur, Prabhat Kumar said, "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."
As per the police officials, "Some people have also been detained."
Deputy Commissioner, East Singhbhum Vijaya Jadhav said, "We are assessing the situation. Communication with peace committee and other stakeholders is being established to bring normalcy."
Jadhav also urged people not to believe in rumours and to report to police information about provocative or unpleasant messages. Further investigation is underway, police said.
- ANI
