Gujarat: Chamber of Commerce and Industries writes to CM as trade suffers
ABP News Bureau
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08 Oct 2018 10:58 AM (IST)
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The non-Gujaratis are leaving the state in an exodus after a massive attack on them following the rape of a 14-month-old girl child in Sabarkantha district. North-Indians, especially those hailing from Uttar Pradesh and Biha, were targeted and hate messages circulated against them on social media after a native of Bihar was arrested for allegedly raping the toddler on September 28.
Director General of Police Shivanand Jha said in an interaction with media that they may be leaving for their native states in view of the upcoming festive season.
"If people are leaving for home for a festival, it should not be seen otherwise. I have told my officers to visit residential areas, and if required, visit bus stands and railway stations and if people are found leaving due to fear, (then to) persuade them to come back," he said.
Police officials in Gandhinagar, the worst-affected district, have been directed to organise camps and communicate with local leaders to convince the people to stay, he said.
Additional forces and vehicles are being provided in districts which have asked for them to ensure safety of the non-Gujarati residents, he added.
Flag march of police
Police took out a flag march in Ahmedabad’s Odhava, in the wake of violence upon the people from other states. Police appealed the local people to help maintain a peaceful atmosphere.
In order to tackle the situation, the Sabarkantha district police held meeting with the company owners and labourers. The district SP promised to provide security to the companies as well as the labourers.
Director General of Police Shivanand Jha said in an interaction with media that they may be leaving for their native states in view of the upcoming festive season.
"If people are leaving for home for a festival, it should not be seen otherwise. I have told my officers to visit residential areas, and if required, visit bus stands and railway stations and if people are found leaving due to fear, (then to) persuade them to come back," he said.
Police officials in Gandhinagar, the worst-affected district, have been directed to organise camps and communicate with local leaders to convince the people to stay, he said.
Additional forces and vehicles are being provided in districts which have asked for them to ensure safety of the non-Gujarati residents, he added.
Flag march of police
Police took out a flag march in Ahmedabad’s Odhava, in the wake of violence upon the people from other states. Police appealed the local people to help maintain a peaceful atmosphere.
In order to tackle the situation, the Sabarkantha district police held meeting with the company owners and labourers. The district SP promised to provide security to the companies as well as the labourers.