In Rajasthan’s Jodhpur, the City Police extended the imposed curfew till the 8th of May.

The Jodhpur District Police Commissioner (DCP) Mr. Rajkumar Chaudhary, on the 6th of May, issued an order regarding the same.  The issued order read, “The curfew imposed in Jodhpur Commissionerate area on May 3 has been extended till midnight of May 8.  Raikabagh Palace Bus Stand and Raikabagh Railway Station have been excluded from the curfew.”  The order further said, “Students and teachers appearing for examinations have been exempted from the curfew.”

In addition, the personnel working in the medical, banks, media and judicial fields are exempted from the imposed curfew.

Notably, on the night of the 2nd of May, a day ahead of Eid celebration, a communal clash broke out in Jodhpur area of Rajasthan.  The matter intensified after stone pelting, which left many people injured.  In regard to this, a total of 211 people have been arrested in connection with incidents of communal clashes.  Furthermore, 19 cases have been registered in the matter.

In addition, of the 211 people, only 191 have been arrested under section 151 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC.)  The Rajasthan Director General of Police (DGP) Mr. M.L. Lather had said that the situation in Jodhpur is under control and ensured that steps are being taken to maintain law and order.  He said, “Situation in Jodhpur is under control.  Police are taking all possible steps to maintain peace, law and order.  A total of 211 persons have been arrested so far, and out of these 191 arrested were under section 151 and 20 persons in other cases.” 

The matter is still under investigation.

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