The district administrations of Alwar and Bharatpur in Rajasthan have decided to impose Section 144, which prohibits gatherings of four or more people, following reports of violence that erupted after recent communal clashes in Haryana’s Nuh district.
To maintain law and order and prevent any escalation of tensions, Alwar district authorities announced the imposition of Section 144 in ten areas of the district until August 10. Similarly, the Bharatpur district officials imposed restrictions in two of its tehsils until further orders. As a precautionary measure, internet services were also suspended in the affected areas.
On Tuesday, a group of youths allegedly ransacked several roadside shops on a highway in Rajasthan’s Alwar district. The police suspect that this incident could be linked to the communal tension prevailing in neighboring Nuh district of Haryana. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but some suspects have been detained for further investigation.
As a response to the situation, mobile internet services were suspended in four tehsils of Bharatpur district, which share borders with Nuh district, to prevent the spread of misinformation and to control the situation effectively.
A police official reported that the youths involved in the ransacking were heard shouting religious slogans, and the targeted shops belonged to the minority community. The incident is believed to have been inspired by the recent violence in Haryana’s Nuh district.
In light of the escalating tensions, Haryana Chief Minister ML Khattar termed the violence in Nuh as “tragic” and urged the public to maintain peace and harmony. He emphasized that allowing tension to escalate could have a detrimental effect on the spirit of brotherhood.
In response to the situation, the Haryana government has deployed 20 companies of central security forces in the state, with 14 stationed in Nuh, along with additional personnel in other districts. The government is taking proactive measures to ensure the safety of the people and prevent further violence.
As the situation remains sensitive, the district administrations in Rajasthan and neighboring states are closely monitoring developments and taking necessary precautions to ensure the safety and security of all citizens.
