Follow Us on Google NewsOn Sunday, stone pelting erupted between two groups in Jamshedpur, leading to incidents of arson and damage to properties. The cause of the unrest was the alleged desecration of a religious flag, which led to tensions between the two groups. The incident occurred in the Kadma police station area, prompting the imposition of Section 144 and the suspension of internet services in the region. The security forces have conducted a flag march on Monday morning, and the situation is currently under control.Section 144 Imposed, Internet Services SuspendedExecutive Magistrate Jyoti Kumari has confirmed that internet services have been suspended in the region until further notice. She also stated that security forces are conducting an early morning flag march, and Section 144 has been imposed in the area to maintain law and order.Heavy Deployment of ForcesAccording to officials, a heavy deployment of forces has been made in the entire area, including a Rapid Action Force (RAF) company. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Prabhat Kumar has confirmed that the situation is under control, and the force has been deployed in the entire area. He also stated that a company of RAF has been deployed, and some people have been detained.Assessing the SituationDeputy Commissioner, East Singhbhum Vijaya Jadhav, has stated that the authorities are assessing the situation. She has also urged people not to believe any rumours and to report any provocative or unpleasant messages to the police. The communication with the peace committee and other stakeholders is being established to bring normalcy.ConclusionThe suspension of internet services in Jharkhand's Jamshedpur following stone pelting between two groups over the alleged desecration of a religious flag is a concerning development. However, the authorities have taken swift action, imposing Section 144 and deploying a heavy force to maintain law and order. The situation is currently under control, and the authorities are assessing the situation to bring normalcy.
