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Stone Pelting Witnessed At Amravati, Nanded, Malegaon Rallies Amid Tripura Violence

Amravati : Three protest rallies amid Tripura Violence against Muslims were being carried out at Nanded, Malegaon and Amravati districts of Maharashtra. On Friday these rallies witnessed stone pelting and violence. It was alleged that protestors pelted stones on police and damaged some shops and vehicles. In order to disperse the crowd, the police said that they had to resort to lathi charge.

Amid this incident, Dilip Walse Patil, Maharashtra’s Home Minister appealed to the people to maintain peace , reported ANI. “Muslims across the state had taken out a protest march today against the violence in Tripura. During this, stone pelting was done in Nanded, Malegaon, Amaravati and some other places. I appeal to all Hindus & Muslims to maintain peace,” the Home Minister said.

Minister further stated that situation was under control and that he himself was monitoring the situation through senior police officials. Muslims across the state had taken out a protest march today against the violence in Tripura. During this, stone pelting was done in Nanded, Malegaon, Amaravati and some other places. I appeal to all Hindus & Muslims to maintain peace,” Patil said as reported by ANI.

According the sources the violence broke at four places. Vikram Sali, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Amravati said that complaints have been registered and strict action would be taken against people involved.

“Cases are being registered on the basis of five complaints. At present, it’s peaceful here. No police permission was taken for this protest march. On the basis of complaints, we will take strict action against those involved,” said the DCP as reported by ANI.

Meanwhile the Muslim Organization which took out the march said that they will keep protesting untill justice is being made and action is taken against those involved in Tripura violence.

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