Tripura: Section 144 imposed in Dharmanagar after mosque vandalised during VHP rally

Mangalore Today News Network

Tripura, Oct 27, 2021: Prohibitory orders banning the gathering of people (Section 144) were imposed in Tripura’s Dharmanagar district on Wednesday, a day after a mosque was allegedly vandalised during a Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) rally taken out to protest against violence against Hindus in Bangladesh.

 

The state government has imposed Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) in Dharmanagar district till further notice. According to locals, miscreants vandalised a mosque and several shops at Chamtila area in north Tripura district on Tuesday evening.

Central paramilitary forces along with state police and Tripura State Rifles (TSR) personnel have also been deployed in the area.

“The situation is in control now. Last night, we spoke to leaders of both communities and with their help we have been able to bring the situation under control,” said Bhanupada Chakraborty, district superintendent of police.

"North Tripura District Police is taking lawful action in connection with the incident that happened today. The situation is under control. Some people are spreading rumours and circulating provocative messages on social media. It is an appeal to all not to believe such messages and maintain peace," tweeted Tripura Police.

Lawful action will be initiated against those who are circulating rumours on social media platforms and are trying to disturb peaceful environment, the police added.

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) condemned the incident. A group of miscreants were active to disrupt communal harmony in the state, the Left party said and appealed to all sections of the people to maintain peace.

In a statement, the CPI(M) also demanded adequate compensation for the shop owners.

BJP spokesperson Nabendu Bhattacharya told PTI that he is not aware of the incident but appropriate actions should be initiated by the police if anything like this had happened.

Courtesy:India Today