Clashes have been reported in Jodhpur; the chief minister describes the situation as "unfortunate," and the internet has been suspended.

  • May 3, 2022, 10:46 a.m.

Shortly after clashes were reported in Rajasthan's Jodhpur, chief minister Ashok Gehlot, in a late-night tweet, said the incident was "unfortunate". Internet services have been temporarily suspended in the area, news agency ANI reported. "It is unfortunate that tension has been triggered due to the clash between two groups at Jalori Gate, Jodhpur. The administration has been instructed to maintain peace and order at all costs, "the chief minister wrote in Hindi. In another post on Tuesday morning, he made an appeal: "Respecting the tradition of love and brotherhood of Jodhpur and Marwar, I make a touching appeal to all to maintain peace and cooperate in creating law and order."

The clashes were reported as Rajasthan prepared to mark Eid, celebrated by Muslims, and Akshaya Tritiya, a Hindu festival, being celebrated across the country on Tuesday.

Reports said police personnel were also attacked after stones were thrown and two groups were locked in a fight.

In an order, Jodhpur Divisional Commissioner Himanshu Gupta, news agency ANI, reported.

Tensions have broken out in Jodhpur-a top tourist destination in Rajasthan-as several other states are on alert after the country saw violence last month when Ram Navami Jayanti processions were carried out in Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Bengal, among other states.

In Delhi’s Jahangirpuri, heavy security remains deployed after the district witnessed violence on Hanuman Jayanti.

Author : Rajdhani Delhi Representative

Rajdhani delhi representative

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