The directorate of enforcement, Police

Kolhapur city finds itself engulfed in tension as a result of a controversial social media post that surfaced on the auspicious occasion of Shivrajyhishek din. Late on Tuesday night, the district administration in Kolhapur district implemented a prohibitory order due to a clash between two groups regarding the posting of a controversial status on social media.This decision was made to prevent any potential law and order issues. The order specifically prohibited gatherings of more than five people, as well as processions. These restrictions will be in place until Monday, June 19. Concurrently, the police have heightened security measures across various locations in Kolhapur City following the incident. They are actively dispersing individuals who are standing within the crowd.The complete shutdown was organized by Hindutva organizations in Kolhapur city has received a spontaneous response, bringing day-to-day activities to a halt. A large number of Hindutva activists have congregated at Chhatrapati Shivaji Chowk, demanding authorities to take stringent action against the suspects. In response to the situation, the police had to employ lathi charges to disperse the crowd, as certain activists resorted to stone pelting in Bindu Chowk and Ganji Galli area.Since morning, all shops in the city's markets have remained closed, with Hindutva activists assembling at Chhatrapati Shivaji Chowk from 10 am onwards. During the gathering, they chanted slogans against Pakistan. The situation grew tense when a group of 400 to 500 young individuals entered Ganji Galli. In response, the police had to resort to lathi charges as some houses were targeted with stone-throwing. The police faced difficulties in controlling the crowd. Consequently, KMT bus services and passenger auto-rickshaw services in the city have been temporarily suspended.Amidst escalating tension, Superintendent of Police Mahendra Pandit has called for a meeting with leaders of Hindutva organizations at Laxmipuri police station. Currently, discussions are underway between police officers and Hindutva activists. Additionally, heightened security measures have been implemented at Bindu Chowk, where tension remains palpable. To ensure the safety of the area, approximately 1,000 police personnel, including SRPF and riot control squads, have been deployed.

The Directorate Of EnforcementFOLLOW

The directorate of enforcement, Latest News

In response to the rise in crime incidents, the city police have implemented a strict directive to close all ... ...

A decomposed body of a Sri Lankan citizen was found near the railway track in Mankapur police station limits. ... ...

New Delhi [India], June 7 : A total of 868 arms and 11,518 ammunition have been recovered to date ... ...

The police have filed charges against approximately 20-25 individuals related to the incident of stone pelting in Samnapur, located ... ...

A distressing incident has emerged from Basamba village in the Hingoli district, where a young individual was subjected to ... ...

Tension grips Kolhapur as objectionable social media posts spark outrage. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy Chief Minister Devendra ... ...

A new controversy has arisen in Kolhapur concerning the sharing of objectionable WhatsApp statuses by a group of youths. ... ...

Kolhapur city finds itself engulfed in tension as a result of a controversial social media post that surfaced on ... ...