Over 50 Arrested After Communal Clashes In Jodhpur
New Delhi: Rajasthan police have arrested 52 people so far in connection with the violence that broke out between two communities on Eid on Tuesday morning in Jodhpur.
In addition to this, the police have also detained 25 others in connection with the violence.
Following the violence, a curfew has been imposed in several parts of the Jodhpur, including Udai Mandir and Nagori Gate, while the internet remains suspended to stop the spread of rumours.
Meanwhile, giving it a political colour, Rajasthan Chief Minister has alleged a BJP role in the violence.
On Tuesday, at least four policemen were injured after violent clashes broke out at the Jalori Gate area in Jodhpur.
According to reports, the two sides clashed over installing a religious flag in connection with Eid. The miscreants damaged the vehicles.
The police had to resort to lathi-charge and fire tear gas shells to bring the situation under control. Internet services were also suspended in the district.
Calling it unfortunate, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot had appealed to the people to maintain peace.
"Unfortunate to create tension due to clashes between two groups near Jalauri Gate, Jodhpur. Instructions have been given to the administration to maintain peace and order at all costs,'' Gehlot tweeted on Tuesday morning.
Notably, on April 2 too, communal clashes had broken out in a Muslim-dominated area of Rajasthan's Karauli city after a motorcycle rally passed through it, allegedly playing communally-charged songs, to celebrate the Hindu New Year.
In response, Muslims had allegedly thrown stones at the rally and thirty-five persons were injured in the violence.
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