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Internet suspended in Rajasthan's Bhilwara after tension over man's murder
Last week, two people were attacked by unidentified persons and their bike was set on fire in the Sanganer area of Bhilwara district.
The internet was suspended in Rajasthan's Bhilwara this morning after a 22-year-old man was murdered on Tuesday night over a personal dispute. Three people from a minority community have been arrested over the killing.
"Internet services in Bhilwara to remain suspended till 6 am on Thursday, May 12," Bhilwara district collector Ashish Modi was quoted by news agency ANI.
Police have registered a FIR and additional forces have been deployed to maintain law and order, ANI said. Further investigation is underway.
Adarsh Sidhu, the Superintendent of Police, said that at around 10.40 pm on Tuesday, one Adarsh Tapadia was stabbed by some people with whom he had fought two days earlier. On Tuesday they fought again, following which they attacked him. “We have arrested three accused, who are the prime accused in the case, and the role of others involved are also being probed," he said.
The murder took place in the jurisdiction of the Kotwali Police Station.
Tapadia's relative, Mahesh Khetani, said the two-wheeler the victim was driving had been stopped and he was stabbed with a knife. There were around seven to eight people, he claimed, adding the family He would not take the body till the accused are arrested. The family has also demanded ₹50 lakh compensation.
BJP MLA Vithal Shanker Avasthi called the incident 'unfortunate' and an ‘eye-opener' for the police and state government.
Last week, two persons were attacked by unidentified people and their bike was set on fire.
This took place in the Sanganer area of Bhilwara district. On that occasion too internet services had been suspended. Internet services were halted for 24 hours to maintain law and order.
"The situation is completely under control. The injured are stable. CCTV footage of nearby areas are being scanned to nab the accused. I appeal to people not to pay heed to rumours and maintain peace and harmony," the district collector had said then.
Police said the accused had come on three or four motorbikes. A day later police also said one of the accused had been arrested and nine others had been identified.
Rajasthan has been witnessing various incidents of violence over the past two months.
Tension gripped chief minister Ashok Gehlot's hometown Jodhpur hours before Eid on May 3, prompting authorities to suspend mobile internet services and impose a curfew in 10 city areas.
The agitation was connected to the display of religious flags on the Jalori gate circle, which led to clashes between two communities and stone-pelting in which five policemen were injured.
In Karauli in April, violence broke out after stones were thrown during a religious procession, while there was also tension in Alwar district after a 300-year-old temple was allegedly demolished.
With input from ANI
