North India Statesman
The clash between two communities caused a lot of chaos in Jhajha area of Jamui district of Bihar on Sunday (February 16). During this, three people including Nitish Kumar, vice -president of the city council were injured.
Action with immediate effect:
Police said on Monday (17 February) that internet service has been stopped with immediate effect to stop the spread of rumors. A statement also said that several trains were damaged during the violence.
Description of the event:
According to the incident, when some people were returning to their homes after reciting Hanuman Chalisa, then people from other communities attacked him with brick and stone. This further increased tension between the two communities. Two FIRs have been registered in the investigation of the case:
- In the first FIR, a case has been registered against 41 nominated and 50 to 60 unidentified people.
- In the second FIR, 8 named and 50 to 60 unidentified people have been accused.
So far 9 people have been arrested.
Big Breaking | A Mob of 300-400 islamists allegedly emerged from a mosque and attacked a Hanuman Chalisa Recitation Program in Baliaadih, Jamui, Bihar.
The female conveneor was taken hostage, Hindu leaders’ Vehicles Wandalized, and Several Hindus Were Injured. Police… pic.twitter.com/tnc8gz5T22
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Police action:
Jamui police captain Madan Kumar Anand Dalbal immediately rushed to the spot and converted the affected area into a police cantonment. After some time, there were reports of hanging locks at dozens of houses, as well as people from the other side left their homes and escaped after the clash.
Jamui SDO Abhay Kumar Tiwari said, “There has been estrangement and light-hearted obstacles between the two sides. We are present at the scene and the situation is currently under control.”
Efforts to maintain peace:
The police and administration have held a meeting of the peace committee with representatives of both the communities of Jhajha and Jamui. A flag march was also held on Monday to maintain peace and law and order. Internet service has been discontinued to prevent the spread of rumors.
Senior officer suspended:
A statement said that a police officer has been suspended for not informing the senior officials at the scene of the incident and failing to handle the situation. Detailed information about this officer has not been shared yet.
Police have said that now the situation has become normal and strict monitoring is being done on anti -social elements and rumors.
