On Wednesday (26th February) Muslims opposed the installation of Mahashivratri flags and loudspeakers in Jharkhand’s Hazaribagh. When the dispute escalated, stones were pelted from a nearby madrasa. The Hindu side also started pelting stones in defence and in no time the situation took a violent turn.
In this violence, many vehicles including one car, two bikes, a tempo and a shop were set on fire. At present, police from 3 police stations are deployed on the spot.
#WATCH | Jharkhand | Scuffle and stone pelting incident took place this morning in Ichak area of Hazaribagh district; Adequate security forces deployed in the area
— ANI (@ANI) February 26, 2025
A scuffle and stone pelting took place this morning over using a sound system in Ichak area of Hazaribagh district.… pic.twitter.com/o7xjgsuJyl
The incident took place at Hindustan Chowk in Dumraon village under Ichak block. Many people have been injured in the violence, and are being treated in the Hazaribagh Sadar Hospital. Trainee IPS Shruti Agarwal, BDO Santosh Kumar, CO Ramji Prasad Gupta etc. are camping at the spot.
The situation is reported to be currently under control. So far, two people have been arrested in this matter. Meanwhile, raids are being conducted to arrest other accused. IPS Stuti Agarwal has appealed to the local people to maintain peace in the area.
Speaking about the incident, Union Minister & BJP MP from Ranchi, Sanjay Seth said, “This is condemnable and painful. The government should be strict with such people. Violence breaks out during idol immersion after Saraswati Puja. Violence breaks out during Ramnavami, Holi, during Shiv Barat. Today is Mahashivratri. Who are the people who want to affect peace?… Nowhere in the country does violence happen. It happens in Jharkhand. Why? Because Bangladeshi infiltrators are affecting the demography and law & order. Wherever there is BJP-NDA Government, be it Delhi, Assam, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh – Bangladeshi infiltrators are identified and driven out.”
#WATCH | Jharkhand: On the incident of violence in Hazaribagh, Union Minister & BJP MP from Ranchi, Sanjay Seth says, "This is condemnable and painful. Government should be strict with such people. Violence breaks out during idol immersion after Saraswati Puja. Violence breaks… pic.twitter.com/mmFu9Y7v5d
— ANI (@ANI) February 26, 2025
“I urge the Jharkhand CM to strengthen law and order here and avoid riots and disturbances. This is important because Bangladeshi infiltrators are snatching away our rightful share and disturbing law & order. Identify them so that they are sent out of India…” he added.
