Jaipur News: Violence Erupts Outside Mosque in Jaipur’s Chomu, Stone-Pelting Leaves Police Injured

Violence broke out outside a mosque in the Chomu area of Jaipur after a dispute escalated over the removal of stones near the religious site, creating tension in the locality. The incident took place in the early hours of Friday, December 26, around 4:00 am, according to police sources. Officials stated that when police attempted to stop the gathering and control the situation, a group of people allegedly resorted to stone pelting. The attack resulted in injuries to nearly half a dozen police personnel deployed at the spot. In order to restore law and order, police were forced to carry out a lathi charge to disperse the crowd. Sources further claimed that tear gas shells were also fired to control the unruly mob as the situation threatened to spiral out of control. Additional police forces were rushed to the area to prevent further violence and ensure the safety of residents. Following the incident, authorities imposed a temporary suspension of mobile internet services in the area for 24 hours as a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of rumours and misinformation. Senior officials have said that the situation is currently under control, and an investigation is underway to identify those involved in the violence. Police have appealed to the public to maintain peace and cooperate with law enforcement agencies.

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