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Ram Navami Violence Live: Hello and welcome to ABP Live. Follow ABP Live's blog to get the latest developments related to the violence in West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Maharashtra on the occasion of Ram Navami.
Violence In West Bengal
Several vehicles were set on fire after two groups clashed in Howrah amid Ram Navami celebrations. During the procession, the rioters vandalised public and private properties and set vehicles on fire. Following the violence in Howrah during Ram Navami celebrations, the West Bengal government on Friday handed over the probe to Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
Violence In Jharkhand
Stone pelting and violence on Ram Navami continued till late at night on Friday as clashes broke out between two groups in Jamshedpur's Haldipokhar area in Jharkhand. Stones were pelted during a Ram Navami immersion procession here after a group opposed the procession. The other group then organised a 'Hanuman Chalisa' recitation to their response. ANI reported citing police that around five people got injured in the arson and that situation is peaceful. However, to avert any untoward incident in the area, a heavy security presence has been ensured in the locality.
Violence In Bihar
The local administration in Bihar's Sasaram city imposed Section 144 after clashes broke out between two groups during Ram Navami procession on Friday. According to the police, people resorted to stone pelting and also vandalised several vehicles and roadside stalls. After receiving information about the clash, police immediately reached the spot to control the situation.
"There is tension between both groups, and stone pelting also occurred. Some houses were set on fire. The fire is being doused. The administration came to the spot and calmed them down. The situation is under control now,' said ADM Chandrashekhar, as reported by ANI.
A few police personnel also sustained injuries as they tried to control the situation when clashes broke out between the two groups in the city. Violence was also reported from Nalanda's Gagan Diwan area during the Ram Navami procession. Stone pelting and arson of vehicles also occurred during the clashes between the two groups, reported ANI.
Violence In Maharashtra
Tension prevailed in Mumbai's Malvani area as two groups clashed with each other during a Ram Navami procession on Thursday night.
A man was reportedly injured in the incident, police said on Friday. Some of the participants alleged stone pelting, which created panic among people, DCP Bansal said. The situation in the area was under control, said the official. Further probe is underway, police said.
Stone-Pelters Who Were Earlier In Kashmir Have Come To Bengal: BJP MP Locket Chatterjee
BJP MP Locket Chatterjee has met the Commissioner of Police regarding violence in the Rishra area at Chinsurah. She said, "The stone pelters who were earlier in Kashmir have now come to Bengal. Stones were pelted on the Ram Navami procession, but no action was taken. Only those who were attacked were arrested. Is Mamata Banerjee doing appeasement politics?"
Bengal Govt Submits Report On Recent Violence To Calcutta HC
West Bengal government hs submitted before Calcutta High Court a report on the recent violence in Shibpur and Rishra. The court has asked the state govt what steps it is taking to ensure peace and tranquillity in the state given the upcoming Hanuman Jayanti. Court tells state govt that it can request for deployment of paramilitary forces for confidence building in the state.
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