City
Epaper

Hyderabad: Social Media Post Triggers Protest In Rein Bazaar

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: October 21, 2024 09:26 IST

A major protest erupted in Hyderabad's Rein Bazaar late on Sunday, October 20, over a controversial social media post. ...

Open in App

A major protest erupted in Hyderabad's Rein Bazaar late on Sunday, October 20, over a controversial social media post. According to reports, a man posted communal photos and videos on Instagram, which triggered late-night tensions in the area. 

Hyderabad Police have launched an investigation and are tracking the person responsible for creating communal tension and unrest in the region. “We received a complaint about a person uploading a communal status on his social media account. We are searching for him," said a police official.

Also Read | Bengaluru Rains: Holiday Declared for Schools and Anganwadis Today Due to Heavy Rainfall in City.

Police said they received a complaint at the Prem Nagar police station that some misunderstandings had been spread among people of two communities. "Some misunderstandings have arisen among people due to rumours. However, our officers convinced them, and with everyone’s cooperation, we will try to maintain a peaceful environment,” the official added.

Tags: HyderabadtelanganaRein BazaarCommunal ClashCommunal TensionsSocial Media
Open in App

Related Stories

MaharashtraMaharashtra Govt Issues New Social Media Guidelines for Employees To Curb Misinformation, Leaks

MaharashtraMaharashtra Government Issues Strict Social Media Guidelines for State Employees

NationalUttarakhand Student Accuses Instagram Friend of 3-Year Sexual Exploitation Under Marriage Promise

NationalHyderabad Tragedy: 23-Year-Old Man Dies by Suicide After Losing Rs 5 Lakh in Online Ludo Game

NationalTelangana: Car Narrowly Escapes as CRPF Wall Collapses in Hyderabad Amid Torrential Rains (Watch Video)

National Realted Stories

National‘Gangrape’ of minor girl in Mumbai, one arrested

NationalDespite tough terrain, Nagaland making steady progress in transforming education infra: CM Rio

NationalTN: 'Aadi Perukku' festival tomorrow; Sub-Registrar offices to remain shut despite surge in registration demand

NationalMaha: Mumbai registers first FIR for feeding pigeons

NationalBhupesh Baghel moves SC, challenges CBI-ED jurisdiction in multi-crore liquor scam probe