High alert has been issued in Gwalior due to the Ambedkar statue controversy. Over 3000 personnel have been deployed in the city, with more than 50 checkpoints, schools closed, and social media under surveillance. The administration has appealed for peace to be maintained.
Gwalior: The administration has issued a high alert due to the Ambedkar statue controversy. Approximately 3000 police and security personnel have been deployed in the city to manage any potential unpleasant situations. The administration has ordered special surveillance in sensitive areas of the city.
The administration and police have put the city on alert to protect it from any kind of disturbance or rumour. Senior officials, including the IG, DIG, and SSP, are continuously monitoring the situation.
All Schools in the City Declared Closed
To prevent any untoward incident in the city, the administration has declared a holiday for all schools. Citizens have been warned not to pay heed to any rumours and to maintain peace. The police have issued clear instructions that carrying weapons or any sharp objects on the streets is strictly prohibited.
Local residents are adhering to the administration's warnings, but the tense atmosphere has not yet completely subsided. Security forces are continuously patrolling, and vigilance has been increased in public places.
Misleading Posts and Old Videos Viral on Social Media
Just two days ago, all organizations had announced the withdrawal of their protests in the city due to the Ambedkar statue controversy. Despite this, the administration remains vigilant due to misleading posts and old videos going viral on social media.
Experts say that the role of social media increases in such incidents. The administration has maintained special surveillance in this regard and has warned of strict action against those sharing inflammatory content.
Administration Appeals Not to Trust Rumours
The police and administration have appealed to the public not to believe any rumours or inflammatory posts. Security forces have been deployed to maintain law and order, and the situation is being continuously monitored.
Officials have clarified that strict legal action will be taken against anyone attempting to incite violence or disturb the peace. Currently, the situation throughout the district is under control, but vigilance continues, and a strategy has been adopted to maintain a high alert in the city.
