In Maharashtra's Ahilyanagar, a controversy erupted over an 'I Love Mohammed' rangoli. Police used minor force to disperse the crowd and detained 30 people. A case was registered against two individuals, and an investigation has begun.
Mumbai: A dispute over 'I Love Mohammed' in Maharashtra's Ahilyanagar has created tension in the city. According to the police, some unknown individuals wrote this message on the road, hurting the sentiments of the Muslim community. Police had to use minor force to disperse the crowd of angry people, and so far, 30 individuals have been detained. Security arrangements in the city have been tightened, and appeals have been made to avoid rumors.
Dispute Began Over Rangoli
According to preliminary information, some unknown individuals in Ahilyanagar created an 'I Love Mohammed' rangoli in a public place. Upon seeing this, members of the Muslim community became enraged and gathered in large numbers outside the city's police station to protest.
Police immediately took notice of the situation and attempted to calm the crowd through teams deployed in the affected area. Officials stated that some individuals involved in this dispute have been identified, and a case has been registered against two of them. During this process, one accused person has been arrested.
Force Used to Control Crowd
Police had to use minor force in some places to disperse the crowd. Senior officials visited various locations to explain the situation to people and attempted to bring it under control.
Police sources stated that the situation is now under control. However, some unruly elements within the crowd continued to cause commotion. Additional police forces have been deployed in the city to prevent rumors and maintain peace.
30 People Arrested
Police have so far detained a total of 30 individuals. The identification of these individuals and the investigation into their roles in the case are ongoing. Officials have appealed to citizens not to pay heed to rumors and to cooperate with law and order.
Furthermore, police checking and surveillance have been increased in the city. The presence of police forces has been augmented at traffic points and public places to prevent any untoward incidents.
