Clashes In Jamshedpur Over ‘Ram Navami Flag Desecration’. The situation is now under control.

Communal clashes over the alleged desecration of Ram Navami flag in Jamshedpur, 144 imposed, internet services stopped, Riot police deployed to control the situation.   

Suspected Muslim anti-socials hanged rotten piece of ‘prohibited’ flesh with the holy Ramnavami flag stalled in a pole near to a temple stealthily to hurt the Hindu sentiments. Hindus became angry knowing  that….

Sumedha Singh | HENB | Jamshedpur | April 10, 2023::   The riot control police are deployed and prohibitory orders have been imposed in Jharkhand’s Jamshedpur after Hindus and Muslims clashed last night over the alleged desecration of a Ram Navami flag.

The mobs threw stones at each other and set two shops and an auto-rickshaw on fire in Shastrinagar. Police had to fire teargas shells to disperse them.

As per a report, suspected Muslim anti-socials hanged a rotten piece of ‘prohibited’ flesh with the holy Ram Navami flag stalled in a pole near a temple stealthily to hurt the Hindu sentiments. Hindus became angry knowing the desecration of the flag.

The situation is under control now, city police chief Prabhat Kumar told news agency ANI. “Those who had gathered have been sent home. Force has been deployed in the entire area, a company of RAF (Rapid Action Force) has been deployed,” he said.

She said some anti-social elements are trying to disturb the peace and seeking cooperation from the citizens. “We have deployed adequate police force, a Quick Response Team, a magistrate, Rapid Action Force personnel, and other anti-riot resources to maintain law and order,” she said in a statement.

Ms Jadhav urged people not to believe in rumors. “People are requested not to believe any rumors. If they receive any provocative or unpleasant messages, please report them to the police,” she said.

The area has been tense since Saturday when members of a local organization found a Ram Navami flag desecrated, police said. This was followed by protests demanding the immediate arrest of the culprits. Following the flare-up last night, top police officers are camping in the area.

The local Hindus staged a dharna on road and demanded immediate arrest of the culprits behind the Ram Navami flag desecration.

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__With inputs from TOI & ANI.