Internet Services Halted in Jamui for 48 Hours Following Violent Confrontation in Bihar
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Synopsis
On February 17, the Jamui district administration suspended Internet services for 48 hours following a violent clash in Baliyadih village, Bihar. The move aims to prevent misinformation and maintain peace as authorities investigate the incident, which left numerous individuals injured.
Key Takeaways
- Internet services suspended for 48 hours in Jamui.
- Violent clash injured at least 10 people.
- FIR filed against 41 individuals.
- Peace measures include flag marches.
- Investigations ongoing with arrests made.
Patna, Feb 17 (NationPress) In light of a violent clash between two factions in the Baliyadih village of Jamui, Bihar, the district administration has decided to suspend Internet services for 48 hours to curb the dissemination of misinformation and uphold peace.
The confrontation, which took place within the jurisdiction of the Jhajha police station on Sunday evening, resulted in injuries to at least 10 individuals.
Jamui District Magistrate (DM) Abhilasha Sharma verified that the administration has promptly acted by filing an FIR against 41 individuals and has arrested 8 suspects thus far.
A police presence has been reinforced in the impacted regions. Authorities observed attempts to propagate misinformation through social media, leading to the precautionary suspension of Internet services across various localities.
Superintendent of Police (SP) Madan Kumar Anand stated that the situation is currently under control.
“We are conducting flag marches in the affected areas to guarantee public safety. Meetings of peace committees are also being organized to alleviate tensions, and ongoing raids are targeting those who absconded after the incident. To avert any further escalation, police units have been deployed at sensitive sites throughout the district,” Anand remarked.
In the wake of the stone-pelting event, local merchants, spearheaded by the Chamber of Commerce, have closed their businesses in protest on Monday.
Investigations are still underway, and the administration has pledged to take strict measures against those accountable for the unrest.
The stone-pelting incident in Jamui transpired following a Hanuman Chalisa Path organized on Sunday evening to oppose alleged religious conversions in the vicinity.
As participants were returning home, another group reportedly initiated stone pelting against them, resulting in injuries to at least 10 people.
During the fracas, Jhajha SHO Nandan Rai was present and endeavored to manage the situation; however, the group engaged in stone pelting outnumbered the victims, leading to further escalation.
Authorities have committed to enforcing stringent measures against those disrupting communal harmony.
