India: Clashes erupted in Jharkhand’s Jamshedpur after ‘desecration’ of a religious flag led to brick-batting and arson between two groups. Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of CrPC are in force at Shastrinagar in Jharkhand’s Jamshedpur after shops and vehicles were set on fire during the clashes. Internet services have also been suspended.
Tension had been brewing in the area since Saturday night when members of a local organisation found that a piece of meat was tagged to a Ram Navami flag, police told PTI. Following this, the situation turned violent as bricks were thrown between two groups.
More than 50 people have been arrested in connection with violence following the alleged desecration of a religious flag at Shastrinagar in Jharkhand’s Jamshedpur.
