Jodhpur Police have stated that they did have intelligence inputs about possible violence but failed to prevent escalation in the law and order situation.
Communal tension erupted in Jodhpur after a Muslim mob replaced Bhagwa flag with Islamic flag and pasted tape on the face of statue of Freedom Fighter Balmukund Bissa at Jalori Gate intersection.
"Tomorrow is Eid. As said by me in my speech yesterday, I feel Muslims should get to celebrate Eid happily. We do not want to hinder the celebrations of anyone," Raj Thackeray said in a latest tweet