Kanpur Violence: Section 144 imposed in Bareilly after arrests of 18 accused
5 June, 2022 | Pravina Srivastava
After the arrest of 18 accused involved in Kanpur violence, the Bareilly administration has now imposed a curfew under Section 144
After the arrest of 18 accused involved in Kanpur violence, the Bareilly administration has now imposed a curfew under Section 144 as a precautionary measure ahead of a massive rally planned for June 10 as declared by Muslim preacher Tauqir Raza.
A tense situation existed in Kanpur following an altercation between two groups from different ethnicities on Friday, apparently over a market stoppage. The conflicts resulted in the injuries of two people and one police officer.
In a statement on Saturday, Kanpur CP Vijay Singh Meena quoted, “Some people attempted to jeopardise the communal situation in Kanpur. The police intervened, and the situation was brought under control. Yesterday, 18 people were arrested, and today, six people were arrested. There were three FIRs lodged. So far, 36 people have been identified.”
Following the chaos, a curfew has been enforced till July 3 in order to avert a repeat of the unrest that erupted in Kanpur on Friday.
According to the administration, no more than five people can congregate in a public space. During this time, protests would also be outlawed.
On Saturday, Prashant Kumar, ADG (Law and Order), announced that the illegal properties of the suspects involved in the violence that erupted in Uttar Pradesh’s Kanpur district would be demolished.
Earlier on Friday, a violent battle erupted between two groups from different clans in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, apparently over a market shutdown.
Between Yateem Khana and Parade crossroads in Kanpur, security was also ramped up, however, the situation has been taken under control by the police now.