Tension grips Bhiwandi over 'provocative' post

Tension gripped the communally-sensitive powerloom town of Bhiwandi neighbouring Mumbai in the wee hours today allegedly over a provocative post on a social networking site, police said.

Tension gripped the communally-sensitive powerloom town of Bhiwandi neighbouring Mumbai in the wee hours on Thursday allegedly over a provocative post on a social networking site, police said.

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A mob took to the streets in sensitive Rabodi area at around 1:30 am and damaged some vehicles following reports of the alleged post, they said.

According to police, the situation continues to be tense but is under control.

Further details are awaited.