Bahraich Communal Violence: Samajwadi Party Leader ST Hasan Condemns Bahraich Incident, Calls for Action Against Those Who Disturb Peace
Samajwadi Party leader ST Hasan on Tuesday condemned the Bahraich incident and called for action against those who disturb the peace. "Action must be taken against those who take laws into their own hands.
Moradabad, October 15: Samajwadi Party leader ST Hasan on Tuesday condemned the Bahraich incident and called for action against those who disturb the peace. "Action must be taken against those who take laws into their own hands. We live in a peaceful country... Those who are trying to disturb our peace, be it political or common man, action must be taken against them," Hasan told ANI.
A person was killed while several others were injured after a clash erupted between two communities during the Durga idol immersion procession in the Mahasi area in the Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh on Sunday. According to the police, the procession was passing by a Muslim area when the two groups argued over some issues. Bahraich Violence: Restless Crowds on Roads, Shops and Vehicles Torched After Man Killed in Communal Clash During Durga Idol Immersion Procession (Videos).
Bahraich Superintendent of Police (SP), Vrinda Shukla said, "In Mahasi's Maharajganj area, a procession was passing by a Masjid through a Muslim area. The groups argued on some issues. A person from the Hindu community died after bullets were fired at him and thereafter a tense situation arose."
"At various places, Visarjan was stopped which some mischievous elements took advantage of and tried to create a disturbance. 30 people have been taken into custody and a case has been registered in the incident that took place in Maharajganj in which a person was shot. The search for the main accused who is absconding is underway," Bahraich SP added. Police also conducted a route march after clashes erupted during Durga idol immersion in Mahasi Maharajganj area in Bahraich. Bahraich Violence: 1 Killed As Clash Erupts Between 2 Communities During Durga Immersion Procession in Uttar Pradesh; Police Mobilised (Watch Videos).
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took cognizance of the situation and emphasized that those who spoil the atmosphere in Bahraich will not be spared. "Those who spoil the atmosphere in Mahsi of Bahraich district will not be spared. Safety is guaranteed to all, but instructions have been given to identify the rioters and those whose negligence led to the incident and take strict action against them. Immersion of idols will continue. Administration and police officials have been directed to be present on the spot and communicate with religious organizations to ensure that the immersion of idols is done on time," CM Yogi said on X.
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