4 arrested for brawl and stone pelting over bursting of firecrackers in Indore, FIR against 12 including two women
Police force deployed today to maintain peace in the area
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Four main accused who instigated controversy on Diwali arrested. Case registered against 12 accused including two women. Chief Minister said: Interference in law and order will not be tolerated.
Naiduniya Representative, Indore: The police have arrested the four main accused who instigated the dispute over the trivial matter of bursting firecrackers in Chhatripura police station area on Friday. The police have made charges against them on the basis of CCTV footage and evidence found on internet media and statements of residents.
Even on Saturday, police forces remained deployed everywhere in Ravidaspura, Kagdipura and other areas. There was peace in the area on Saturday, while Hindu families performed Govardhan Puja under the shadow of police. According to the police, a case has been registered against 12 people including two women. The main accused Nadeem, Sanu, Salman and Faizal have been arrested. The court sent him to jail.
Commissioner arrived late at night
Commissioner Santosh Singh reached Chhatripura police station at 1.30 pm on Friday night to find out the reason for the incident. Stayed here for about half an hour and gave necessary instructions to the police officers. According to DCP Zone-Four Rishikesh Meena, anti-social elements had tried to make a big issue out of a small incident. There was an altercation between small children. According to the police, all the 12 accused are residents of the same area.
Government will not tolerate attempts to take law into one’s own hands: Dr. Yadav
Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has issued a statement regarding the matter. He said that children and their relatives celebrating Diwali in Indore were stopped from bursting crackers. An attempt was made to take law and order into one’s own hands. This will not be tolerated in our government. The government stands for all religions, but no one is allowed to celebrate Diwali, how can this happen?
On Saturday, Eklavya Singh Gaur went to Ravidaspura and discussed with the people of Hindu family. Let us tell you that nine people got injured due to stone pelting in the incident. The miscreant had also kicked the pregnant woman in the stomach, the condition of the woman is critical.
