Tension has gripped Shastrinagar in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, after alleged desecration of a religious flag led to brick-batting between two groups and arson. Two shops and an auto-rickshaw were set ablaze, and police had to fire tear gas shells to disperse the mob. Prohibitory Orders under Section 144 of CrPC have been imposed in the locality. An adequate police force has been deployed in the area to maintain law and order, and the Deputy Commissioner of East Singhbhum district has sought cooperation from citizens to foil any plot by anti-social elements to disturb peace.
The situation has been tense since Saturday night when members of a local organization found a piece of meat tagged to a Ram Navami flag. Tension has been brewing in the Shastrinagar area of Jamshedpur since Saturday night when members of a local organization found a piece of meat tagged to a Ram Navami flag. Several such organizations protested and demanded that the police arrest the culprits within 24 hours. The situation turned violent on Sunday evening when a shop was destroyed leading to brick-batting from both sides. The police have deployed adequate personnel and anti-riot resources to maintain law and order, and have imposed Prohibitory Orders under Section 144 of CrPC in the locality. It’s good to see that the authorities are taking strict measures to maintain law and order in the area and prevent any further escalation of the situation. It’s also important for people to remain calm and not spread rumors or false information that could further fuel communal tensions. Inflammatory posts on social media can have serious consequences and can cause unrest in society. It’s essential to act responsibly and refrain from such activities to ensure peace and harmony in society.