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Kanpur violence: 36 arrested, 3 FIRs filed, property to be bulldozed, say cops

Jun 04, 2022 11:24 AM IST

Violence broke out as prime minister Narendra Modi, president Ram Nath Kovind and UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath were all less than 100 km away at a major event.

Thirty-six people have been arrested and three FIRs filed - in which 40 persons have been named and 1,000 others listed as unknown accused on charges of rioting and attempt to murder - after violence between members of a minority community and police in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur on Friday. Kanpur Police Commissioner Vijay Singh Meena told news agency ANI: "More people are being identified on the basis of the video (footage)… action against conspirators under Gangster Act and their property will be seized or demolished." 

Police personnel patrolling after a communal clash broke out, in Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh on Friday. (ANI Photo)(Arshad Khan)
Police personnel patrolling after a communal clash broke out, in Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh on Friday. (ANI Photo)(Arshad Khan)

“We've briefed personnel to be alert at their locations. We're also doing a route march and patrolling to build confidence among the public. Situation is under control… traffic is functioning regularly. There are no issues," Vijay Meena said.

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Chief minister Yogi Adityanath met district police chiefs via video conference late Friday night and directed Kanpur officers to identify those responsible and take strict action. He also asked for increased police deployment in affected areas and regular patrols in all sensitive areas of Kanpur district.

The incident began as members of a minority community observed a bandh and took out a procession after Friday prayers to protest a BJP spokesperson's allegedly insulting remark about Prophet Mohammad.

READ: BJP's Nupur Sharma booked for Prophet Muhammad remarks

Violence broke out after some protesters threw stones at cops.

Visuals of the violence showed dozens of men and throwing stones.

There were also several vehicles with shattered windows and windscreens. Visuals also showed members of a second community involved; they clashed with both the minority community and the cops.

Unconfirmed reports said some protesters threw crude bombs at the police. Police had to use teargas to disperse the mob and also resorted to aerial firing.

READ: 6 hurt, 18 held in Kanpur violence over bandh after Friday prayers - Cops

A senior police officer was among the six injured.

The violence broke out as prime minister Narendra Modi, president Ram Nath Kovind and Yogi Adityanath were all in Kanpur, and less than 100 km away.

The Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) condemned the violence and urged people to maintain peace. READ: 'Prez, PM, CM here, yet…': RLD on Kanpur violence

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