Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot called the fights between two groups in Jodhpur "unfortunate," and ordered the district administration to preserve law and order at all costs, while also appealing to the people to maintain peace and unity. Gehlot also urged residents to keep the district peaceful and harmonious.
"The fights between the two groups at Jalori gate in Jodhpur have resulted in a tense climate, which is terrible. Peace and order must be maintained at all costs, "The chief minister sent out a tweet. He also urged the public to assist in preserving law and order in accordance with "Jodhpur's history of love and brotherhood."
Following conflicts on Monday night, the Jodhpur district government temporarily banned internet connections in the district on Tuesday as a precautionary measure, ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitr and Akshaya Tritiya festivities today. All internet services in Jodhpur have been suspended as of 1 a.m. today, according to an order issued by Jodhpur Divisional Commissioner Himanshu Gupta.
After miscreants changed one community's religious flag at Balmukand Bissa near the Jalori Gate crossroads circle with that of another, several individuals were hurt in stone-pelting between two communities on Monday night. This action was met with opposition by the other community, ending in fights.
During this time, the throng also overturned loudspeakers that had been set up in the vicinity for Eid prayers. Police arrived on the scene and intervened to disperse the mob.
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