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There is an atmosphere of tension in the area after a clash between two communities in Mahekar, Maharashtra. There was a huge uproar in Mahekar on Sunday. After this, Sub-Divisional Officer Ravindra Jogi has ordered curfew.
A clash broke out between two communities in Mehkar town of Buldhana district of Maharashtra on Sunday. Meanwhile there was a huge uproar. The incident came to light on November 24 after the results of the assembly elections held on November 23 in the state, where clashes between the two communities turned serious. The mob set fire to six cars. Due to which the police had to use force to disperse the crowd.
Vehicles were set on fire in Mali Peth area of Mehkar and many other areas on Sunday night. During this period, incidents of fighting also took place. Both the groups pelted stones at each other. After this, the police have increased security in these areas and curfew has been imposed. All the borders of Mehkar city have been closed. Police have so far arrested 23 accused in this case. He is being interrogated and other miscreants are also being searched.
The video went viral on social media
Due to this uproar, the market is also closed in Mehkar. Sub-divisional officer Ravindra Jogi has ordered curfew. Therefore, curfew has been imposed in the entire city from Sunday night. The police have appealed to the people not to believe any kind of rumour. The video of the fire that broke out during the uproar has gone viral on social media.
Strict action against those spreading rumors
Tension in the city has increased due to a video going viral on social media. However, now the police is keeping a close watch on social media. Police have said that strict action will be taken against those spreading any kind of rumor on social media. In the recently held assembly elections, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Siddharth Kharat has won from Mehkar seat.