4 cops injured, internet suspended in Rajasthan’s Chomu after violence erupts during anti-encroachment drive
Four policemen were injured in stone-pelting during the removal of iron railings erected along a road outside a mosque in Chomu town, 40 kms away from Jaipur early Friday, reported news agency PTI.
According to police, discussions were held on Thursday evening between the administration and members of a community over stones placed on the road outside the mosque. The community members had agreed to remove the stones on their own. However, after the stones were removed, some people allegedly began installing iron railings to create a boundary outside the mosque, leading to fresh objections as the structure encroached the roadway.
Tensions flared when police proceeded to remove the iron railings using an excavator on Friday morning. Some miscreants allegedly began hurling stones at the excavator and the police.
The injured police personnel were admitted to hospital.
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“The situation is completely under control. Four policemen sustained injuries in stone-pelting. Strict action will be taken against those taking law into their hands,” Director General of Police (Law and Order) Sanjay Agarwal was later quoted as saying by PTI.
As the situation escalated, additional police force was rushed to the spot from Chomu, Harmada, Vishwakarma, Daulatpura, and other police stations nearby. Police also fired tear gas shells and used mild force to disperse the crowd.
Deputy Superintendent of Police, Chomu, Usha Yadav said two to three others also sustained minor injuries. “All senior police officers are on the spot, and additional police personnel have been deployed to maintain law and order,” she said.
Internet services have been suspended in Chomu for 24 hours as a precautionary measure. Police personnel have been conducting flag marches across the town since morning to maintain law and order, and teams have been formed to identify and arrest those involved in the violence.
