I pray to god that peace is restored at the earliest in Bihar: Amit Shah in Nawada

Nawada: Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed a public rally in Hisua city in Nawada district of Bihar. Notably, Shah's tour of Sasaram in Rohtas district was cancelled after the imposition of Section 144 in the area following violence.

"I was supposed to go to Sasaram but due to unfortunate situation people are being killed there, bullets are fired and tear-gas shelling is happening. I will come to Sasaram surely during my next visit," said Union Home minister Amit Shah in Nawada.

"I pray to god that peace is restored at the earliest in the state. There is no point in speaking with the state government here, when I called the Governor then Lalan Singh (JDU president) got offended," added Shah. 

The Home Minister’s scheduled visit to Sashastra Seema Bal's Patna Frontier on Sunday has also been cancelled. The function, where Shah was scheduled to dedicate to the public nine establishments of the SSB and do "bhoomi pujan" for a new Patna Frontier building, "has been cancelled because of unavoidable reasons", a statement said.

The Home Minister, who reached Patna on Saturday evening, will now leave for Hisua in Nawada district in the afternoon for addressing a public meeting. "The programme in Nawada stands. The district is peaceful and unaffected by disturbances elsewhere," BJP MLA Jibesh Kumar Mishra, who is camping in Nawada, told PTI over the phone.

Bomb Blast in Sasaram

As many as six people were injured during the handling of illegal explosives at a private property in Sasaram town in Bihar’s Rohtas district on Saturday evening. All the injured were rushed to nearby hospitals. The district police have also arrested two people in connection with the matter and the a team of forensic experts is conducting an investigation at the spot.

“It has been found that 6 persons were injured during the handling of illegal explosives at a private property in Rohtas; a team of forensic experts is conducting an investigation at the spot. Two persons arrested,” said Rohtas Police.

32 people arrested in Sasaram

As many as 32 people have been arrested so far as raids continue across the city. “Strict action will be taken against rioters. Security personnel has been deployed & flag march conducted in sensitive areas,” siad Vineet Kumar, SP Rohtas.

Rohtas DM Dharmendra Kumar said that the situation is peaceful in Sasaram. “Yesterday, we got info that a few people from one community threw explosives at a religious site belonging to another community. 6 people were injured, but they didn't suffer any serious injuries. Looking at the incident site, it is clear that the explosion occurred due to the mishandling of explosives. 1100-1200 security personnel deployed in the city. The public should not believe rumours,” he added.

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One dead in fresh clashes in Naland’s Biharsharif, Section 144 imposed

A person died after a fresh clash was erupted on Saturday night following violence during Ram Navami festivities in Naland’s Biharsharif. Section 144 has been imposed in the area for precautionary measures in the city.

“The situation is normal. Section 144 has been imposed in the area. Security personnel are deployed across the city,” said SI Surendra Paswan.

The body of the deceased person has been sent for post-mortem. “A body (of a person who died in fresh violence last night) has been sent for post-mortem. More than 50 people have been arrested in raids conducted last night. Till now 8 FIRs registered. Additional force to be deployed,” said Ashok Mishra SP, Biharsharif, Nalanda district.

 

77 people arrested in Biharsharif

A total of 77 people have been arrested till now in connection with the violence in Biharsharif. “A total of 77 people have been arrested till now. Strict action is being taken against the miscreants. All are requested to maintain peace and not pay heed to rumours,” said Nalanda Police.

(With agencies input)

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