New Delhi: Tensions rose in Kishangarh, Ajmer district, after unidentified individuals threw pieces of meat into the Sabzi Mandi (vegetable market) on Wednesday morning. The incident sparked outrage among Hindu organizations who allege it was a deliberate attempt to incite religious tensions.Market closed, protests eruptThe act triggered immediate reactions. Local vendors and Hindu groups shut down the market and began demonstrations. Police resorted to a lathi charge to disperse the crowd, leading to further unrest.CCTV footage captures the incidentAccording to Kishangarh police officials, CCTV footage captured individuals arriving on a motorbike around noon. The riders were seen throwing meat from a plastic bag onto the road near the Oswali vegetable market in the Madanganj area. When confronted by bystanders, the individuals fled the scene hurling abuses.#अजमेर (#किशनगढ़) : असामाजिक तत्वों द्वारा माहौल खराब करने का प्रयास#Ajmer #Kishangarh #Rajasthan #LatestNews #NewsUpdate #BreakingNews #todaynews pic.twitter.com/0nmS6ASFG8— Network10 Rajasthan (@N10rajasthan) June 19, 2024Police attempt to quell tensionsAuthorities are currently reviewing CCTV footage to identify the culprits. Kishangarh police officials are engaged in talks with local representatives to de-escalate the situation.#अजमेर (#किशनगढ़) : सब्जी मंडी में दुकान के बाहर मांस फेकने का मामला#Ajmer #Kishangarh #Rajasthan #LatestNews #NewsUpdate #BreakingNews #todaynews pic.twitter.com/RHg0v4ZAOj— Network10 Rajasthan (@N10rajasthan) June 19, 2024Allegations of deliberate provocationLocal residents allege the meat was cow meat, a sacred animal in Hinduism, and the act was a deliberate attempt to provoke religious sentiments. Police have not confirmed the type of meat but are investigating the motive behind the incident.Unrest continuesAs of this writing, the Sabzi Mandi remains closed, and reports of stone-pelting have emerged, although police confirmation is pending. The situation in Kishangarh is tense, and authorities are working to restore calm.
