Violence in Howrah-Murshidabad again, two killed in Ranchi: 3 arrested in Uttar Pradesh

New Delhi, Dt

With the demand for arrest of suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma, general peace prevailed in the country except for riots in several places like Murshidabad on Saturday after riots erupted after Friday prayers in several cities including Ranchi and Howrah. Violence erupted again on Saturday in Howrah and Murshidabad in Bengal. On the other hand, the governments of Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and Bengal took an aggressive stance against the rioters on Saturday. In Uttar Pradesh, police arrested six people and a total of 18 FIRs were registered in nine districts, including four against 1,000 people in Prayagraj.

Two people were killed on Saturday when they were shot and injured in a storm in Ranchi, Jharkhand. Internet service has been ordered off in Ranchi till the situation returns to normal. Section 14 has been implemented in 12 police station areas. Currently the situation is under control. Riot elements are being identified based on CCTV footage and video. A number of markets were closed on Saturday in protest of the violence in Ranchi, calling for a shutdown by a Hindu organization. A convoy of more than 2,500 police personnel was deployed in the tense areas of Ranchi.

Violence erupted in Howrah for the second day in a row in Bengal in protest of Nupur Sharma's statement, while riots erupted in Murshidabad after a young woman's Facebook post. Police in riot gear stormed a rally on Saturday, removing hundreds of protesters by truck. Police in riot gear stormed a rally on Saturday, removing hundreds of protesters by truck.

Internet service in Howrah was cut off from yesterday while in Murshidabad the internet was cut off on Saturday. In addition, the Mamata government had transferred Howrah's commissioner and SP. Section 13 has been implemented in many areas to control the situation. Police claimed to have arrested 20 people. In addition, six accused were sentenced to 15 days in jail in Howrah. The Mamata government had arrested Bengal BJP president Sukant Majumdar on his way to the site of the violence in Howrah.

Violence erupted in Murshidabad after a Facebook post by a young woman. According to sources, the Belganda resident posted a post on Facebook on the violence in Howrah. He was later arrested by police. But the protesters reached Beldanga police station and demanded to see the girl. When the police did not listen to him, he attacked the police station and threw stones and bombs.

Meanwhile, the Yogi government in Uttar Pradesh arrested a total of nine people in several districts, including Prayagraj, Hathras and Saharanpur, on the second day of violence. Bulldozers were fired at the homes of two accused of violence in Saharanpur and Kanpur. In Uttar Pradesh, police cracked down on chaotic elements and 18 FIRs were registered in nine districts on the issue of violence, with action being taken against 1,000 people in three FIRs in Prayagraj.

Kashmiri YouTuber Faisal Wani, accused of making provocative videos on Nupur Sharma, was arrested in Jammu and Kashmir. A few days ago, Vani made and posted a video of Nupur Sharma being beheaded. This video went viral. However, as the controversy escalated, Vani apologized and deleted the video from his channel. But the Jammu and Kashmir police have arrested him and taken further action.