Police action after the violence in Kolhapur, Maharashtra.
Police action after the violence in Kolhapur, Maharashtra.
Kolhapur Violence: Police action is now going on after the violence in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. Police has so far arrested 36 people in this case. After the incident of last Wednesday, no misleading information should be spread on social media. For this, taking strict steps, the administration has imposed a 31-hour ban on the Internet. Along with this, Section 144 has also been implemented in the entire area. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde had appealed to all to cooperate in restoring peace in Kolhapur district after the violence.
Why violence took place in Kolhapur, Maharashtra
In Maharashtra’s Kolhapur (Kolhapur), on Tuesday, June 6, some youths had posted WhatsApp status in support of Aurangzeb. In protest against this, the next day i.e. on Wednesday, a protest was organized by the Hindu organization. In no time, the atmosphere turned hostile and there was a lot of stone pelting and many vehicles were damaged. After this violence broke out. Police (Maharashtra Police) resorted to heavy lathicharge and fired tear gas shells to disperse the protesters who had gathered in large numbers at Shivaji Chowk. Let us inform that even before this incidents of violence have been seen in Maharashtra.
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After the violence in Kolhapur, many people were injured who were rushed to the hospital. More than 50 vehicles have been damaged in this. Also, many nearby shops have also been damaged. In view of the situation, additional police forces have been deployed in the entire area.
Maharashtra Home Secretary Dinesh Wangmare issued an order saying that internet services will be banned in Kolhapur for 31 hours. This decision has been taken so that fake messages can be prevented from spreading. Mostly digital platforms are also used for crowd gathering.
