At least four persons were injured in alleged clashes between two groups in Bhainsa, a town in Telangana’s Nirmal district, on Sunday evening.
The violence took place at Zulfiqar mosque in the town at around 8.45 p.m.
Telangana Police imposed a curfew in Bhainsa area on Monday and took nearly 100 people into custody for questioning after late-night clashes between two groups left at least 10 people, including three policemen and a journalist, injured. Two houses and several vehicles were set ablaze in the incident that stoked communal tension in the area.
According to police, violence broke out after nearly 50 people from two groups came to blows outside a mosque after a heated argument between a biker and another person after 11pm. The situation went out of control with people starting pelting stones at each other.
In a tweet, KT Rama Rao said, “Peace & harmony is fundamental to the progress of civilised society. Have requested Home Minister @mahmoodalitrs Garu & @TelanganaDGP Garu to take stern action to bring the perpetrators of violence in Bhainsa to justice.”
“Telangana Govt will not tolerate lawlessness in any form. My appeal to the people of Bhainsa not to fall prey to rumours and hate-mongering spearheaded by divisive forces. The government will stand by you to maintain law and order effectively,” he said.
