Jalgaon. There was a dispute regarding the route of movement of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in Kingaon located in Yawal taluka of Jalgaon district of Maharashtra. Some women sat on the road in protest against taking out a procession in front of the religious place. Within no time the situation became tense and an incident of stone pelting came to light. The police resorted to mild lathi charge to control the situation. After this, additional police force was deployed in the area.
Controversy started regarding the route of the procession
According to the information, on the occasion of Dussehra, RSS's path movement was to be taken out in Kingaon. Some people objected to the procession passing in front of a religious place located on the designated route. During the protest, women sat on the road, which obstructed traffic and increased tension at the spot.
Police took charge after stone pelting
Stone pelting was reported amid the protest. Seeing the situation worsening, the police resorted to mild lathi charge to control the crowd. After this, additional police force was called and senior officers reached the spot and took stock of the situation.
Senior officers including Jalgaon Superintendent of Police Shrikant Dhivare, Additional Superintendent of Police Sandeep Gavit and Divisional Police Officer Anil Badgujar reached the spot. Police forces were also deployed from Bhusaval, Yaval and Raver.
Road movement taken out with police permission
According to Superintendent of Police Shrikant Dhivare, permission for road movement was given as per rules. The police tried to pacify the protesting people for about two and a half hours, but when the situation could not be controlled, they had to resort to mild lathi charge to control the crowd.
According to the police, the movement was later carried out peacefully. Information has also been given that some people have been arrested in connection with the incident.
Security increased in the area
After the incident, police deployment has been increased in Kingaon. According to police officials, the situation is currently under control and efforts are being made to maintain peace in the area. The identity of the people involved in stone pelting and other aspects related to the incident are being investigated.
The priority of the administration is to maintain law and order in the area and prevent tension from escalating again.