Clash in J'khand town: Suspension of internet services extended

February 17, 2023 01:20

Paramilitary personnel conduct a flag march/ANI Photo

Suspension of all types of internet services in Palamu district has been extended till 10 am of February 19 following a clash between two groups over erection of a gate for the coming Shivratri festival in Panki town, a senior official said on Thursday.

No untoward incident was reported from any part of Panki during the day, deputy commissioner Anjaneyulu Dodde said adding that an FIR has been registered against 145 people by name and 500 unnamed.

Senior police officers including district SP Chandan Kumar Sinha are camping in Panki, where police and para-military personnel staged a flag march to inculcate confidence among the residents.

Schools and markets remained closed.

Around 1000 district police and para-military personnel were deployed in the town to maintain law and order, Dodde said.

A clash between two groups belonging to different communities broke out in Panki over erecting a welcome gate for the Shivratri festival.

While one group wanted the gather, the other did not.

Over half a dozen people including a junior police officer and four constables were injured in brick-batting.

All types of internet services in Palamu district had been suspended from 4 pm on Wednesday to 4 pm on Thursday.

Considering the prevailing situation, the suspension was extended till 10 am of February 19, Dodde said. -- PTI

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