Ahead of Friday prayers today, elaborate security arrangements have been put in place in Kanpur city, and section 144 has been imposed. The section of CrPC restricts the assembly of more than four persons.
Police urged the people not to take the law into their hands by reacting to rumors on social media having the potential to incite violence. Stern action will be taken against the rumor-mongers and those who try to disturb the law and order.
The violence broke out in Beconganj and adjoining areas of Kanpur on June 3 when some people tried to stage a protest and asked locals to close their business establishments over remarks made by BJP leader Nupur Sharma.
By alleging that only Muslims are being targeted by police, the Qazi is himself becoming prosecutor and judge. The violence that took place in Kanpur on June 3 was not an isolated incident. The President and Prime Minister were in the city, and a conspiracy was hatched to foment violence.
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Violence had erupted in parts of Kanpur after Friday prayers as members of two communities indulged in brick-batting and hurled bombs over attempts to shut shops in protest against "insulting" comments on Prophet Mohammed by BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma during a TV debate.
The hoardings have the contact numbers of Station House Officers and senior police officials so that people can pass on information about suspects to the police.
Kanpur Violence News: The violence broke out in Pared, Nai Sadak and Yateemkhana areas of Kanpur on Friday when some people tried to force shopkeepers to down shutters over remarks by a BJP leader against Prophet Mohammed.
"We have identified 36 people who were involved in the violence with help of CCTV footage and other video recordings of the incidents," Kanpur police commissioner said.
The police first lathi-charged the crowd, but in vain, after which they resorted to throwing stones in response. Sources said that the miscreants had also fired in the air.
The incident was reported from a village in Kanpur Dehat district on Sunday.
The police had sent the meat for laboratory test while the local people insisted that the meat was of a cow.
In the visuals of the viral video, the IAF personnel can be seen hurriedly disembarking and rushing towards the cockpit side to rescue the trapped crew.
The accused will be produced before a Special CBI court on February 26 in Delhi and the trial will begin after that.
The police swung into action after an urgent message was received from Facebook users regarding the post.
Commenting on the accident, the DCP said, "Injured have been shifted to a nearby hospital and the probe in the matter has been initiated."
While UP heads into polls soon, all are eager to know the mood of the public of the state. India TV reached the assembly seat of Kanpur to know from the people what are the key issues and whom will they vote for. Watch this episode of Ye Public Hai Sab Jaanti Hai.
While UP heads into polls soon, all are eager to know the mood of the public of the state. India TV reached the assembly seat of Kanpur to know from the people what are the key issues and whom will they vote for. Watch this episode of Ye Public Hai Sab Jaanti Hai.
The car, which had its registration from Lucknow, was caught by the flying squad team from the Ramadevi intersection in the Chakeri area police station.
Kanpur DM Vishak Iyer said, "With the number of active COVID cases crossing 1000 mark in Kanpur on Tuesday, the district administration has imposed fresh restrictions."
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