Kanpur Violence: Clashes between two communities between President and PM Modi's visit to Kanpur, 6 people injured so far

Kanpur Violence: Today there was a fierce stone pelting between two communities in Kanpur. Some people of the Muslim community at Parade Square in Kanpur got shops closed in protest against BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma. After which controversy arose. During this, a large number of people have gathered on the road. Forces of many police stations have been called. However, the police commissioner says that now the situation is normal. At the same time, 6 people have been arrested in this case.

There was a ruckus in the Beaconganj area of ​​Kanpur around 3 pm on Friday. More than a thousand people took to the streets. Stone pelting took place from both sides. This area of ​​Kanpur is of a mixed population. Many people got injured in stone-pelting. He was sent to the district hospital for treatment. The matter started with the announcement of the closure of a social organization in Muslim areas. Hundreds of people had gathered at the parade intersection due to Friday prayers. Muslim society was angry with BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma's remarks on Prophet Muhammad during the TV debate. The call for closure in Muslim areas was given by leader Hayat Zafar Hashmi.

President and PM Modi's visit

At this time people are pelting stones intermittently on the roads. The police have cordoned off the entire area. Some people have also been taken into custody based on suspicion. The traders themselves have closed the market. At present, there is an atmosphere of tension in Kanpur. This ruckus happened when there were a lot of security arrangements due to the arrival of PM Modi and the President. About 70 km from the city with the PM, President. Present at a program away.

Police did lathicharge

People were present in the market when the stone pelting started. So a stampede-like situation was created. A force of about 12 police stations reached the spot to control the situation. Police lathi-charged. After which people could be driven away. Sanjay Shukla, Uttam Gaur, Manjeet Yadav, Rahul Trivedi, and Amar Batham have been injured in this clash.

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