When India was celebrating the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha yesterday, as many as 13 people were apprehended and other suspects are being identified on directions of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis after a clash broke out between two communities at Mira Road near Mumbai last night. Clash broke out between 2 groups at the Ram Mandir rally Taking it to social media, the Deputy CM said, “The complete details of the incident in the Nayanagar area of Mira-Bhyander were taken last night only. I was in constant touch with the Mira-Bhyander Police Commissioner till 3.30 am on Monday. Police have been instructed to take strict action against the accused. In this case, 13 accused have been detained so far and the process of identifying the other accused is underway by checking the CCTV footage. Anyone trying to disrupt law and order in Maharashtra will not be tolerated. Briefing about the incident, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Jayant Bajbale, “The conflict between the two communities broke out at around 11 pm on Sunday when some people of the Hindu community were raising slogans in 3-4 vehicles in the Naya Nagar area of Mira Road adjacent to Mumbai. Shortly after, an argument broke out between the Hindu community and some people belonging to the Muslim community. Seeing the deteriorating situation, the police vehicle immediately reached the spot and took some people into custody, he said.Case filed against accused Following this clash, the case has been lodged against five people, said the official.The situation has been brought under control and a flag march was conducted in the area. Naya Nagar Police has registered a case against 5 people, arrested them, and has started investigating the matter, Bajbale said.Further, details are still awaited.
