A commotion broke out during the immersion of the Durga idol in UP's Bahraich yesterday evening. A youth lost his life in this incident, while many people were injured. After the incident, the enraged mob started vandalism and arson. A heavy police force had to be called in to bring the situation under control and lathi-charge was resorted to. Currently, SP Vrinda Shukla has suspended the SO of Hardi police station and outpost in-charge of Mahasi on charges of negligence. At the same time, CM Yogi himself has taken note of the matter. Let's know the whole story of Bahraich violence…
On the evening of October 13, a Durga Idol immersion procession was leaving a special community area in Maharajganj town of Hardi area of Mahasi tehsil of Bahraich. It is alleged that in the meantime, an altercation broke out between the two communities over the DJ's playing, after which the altercation soon turned into a violent clash. Some people started pelting stones from the rooftop and opened fire on the protesters, in which a youth named Ramgopal Mishra was shot. More than 15 people have also been injured in this incident. The injured were taken to hospital where doctors declared Ramgopal brought dead.
As soon as the news of Ramgopal Mishra's death spread, the entire district was in an uproar. People came on the road. Vandalism and arson began. Police had to use force to control the crowd. At the same time, villagers placed Ramgopal's body on the road in front of the medical college and started raising slogans against the police administration. Dissolution Yatra was also stopped at other places. People were adamant in demanding strict action against the accused. The highway was blocked. After the villages, the situation also became tense in the city.
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Internet shutdown in violence-hit areas of Bahraich
Internet has been shut down in violence-hit areas of Bahraich. However, the officials did not give any information about this. But internet is not working in Mahsi, Hardi taluk.
Strict action will be taken against environment polluters: CM Yogi
Taking note of this incident, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has issued a statement in Lucknow. He said that those who spoil the environment will not be spared. He instructed the officials to identify the miscreants and take strict action against them.
What did the villagers say?
Villagers said that on Sunday, when the idol worship procession was leaving from Maharajganj town in Mahasi tehsil to Rehua Mansoor village, some people from other communities protested against the DJ playing at the place. After this the dispute escalated and stone pelting and firing started. More than a dozen people from the Hindu party were injured.
Police Station Incharge and Outpost Incharge suspended
The situation in the district became such that DM and SP Vrinda Shukla herself had to go out on the road wearing a helmet. Senior police officials also reached the spot late in the night. DM Monica Rani said that around 25 people have been implicated in the FIR, strict action will be taken against those involved in the violence. The entire incident has been videographed, an investigation will be conducted to find out who is the rogue element and who had a role in it.
At the same time, the SP said that the in-charge of the police station and the in-charge of Mahasi Chowki have been suspended for dereliction of duty. The entire incident is being thoroughly investigated, no one will be spared. A search is on for the person who created the ruckus. 30 people have been detained.
However, even after the action of the SP, there is anger among the people of the area. He says that the local police showed negligence and lathi-charged the victims. The police and administration were seen on the backfoot during the violence. If preparations had been made in advance, such a big incident would not have happened.
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