New Delhi: A stabbing incident at a government school in Udaipurs Madhuban area on Friday led to a surge in communal tensions. A Class 10 student was attacked by a peer, and the accused was taken into custody by the police. The incident has resulted in heightened tensions between communities in the area, officials reported.Following the stabbing incident, a group of individuals affiliated with Hindu right-wing organizations converged on the Madhuban area, where they vandalized property and sparked unrest. The protesters set ablaze at least three cars parked in a garage and engaged in stone-pelting, further escalating the tensions in the area.Police deployed to maintain orderThe city has been placed on high alert due to the intensified tensions between two communities, according to officials. To mitigate the escalating situation, authorities have imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144, effectively banning large gatherings and assemblies in the city, to maintain public safety and prevent further unrest.Take a look at the video: 📌Reporting live from #Udaipur .The situation here is quite tense, and the anger in the Hindu community is visible. One of the local shopkeeper said,This isnt an ordinary crime or murder. Its Jihad.#UdaipurHorror pic.twitter.com/m2mKv7fthZ— Hrishi Raj Anand (@hrishirajanand_) June 29, 2022The victims condition remains critical, despite being transferred from the operation theatre to the intensive care unit (ICU), where medical teams are closely monitoring his progress. To contain the escalating violence, police have employed mild force to disperse the agitated crowd. In a bid to restore calm, the Udaipur District Collector has made a public appeal, urging citizens to maintain peace, abstain from violent acts, and allow the legal process to unfold without interference.Investigation underwaySuperintendent of Police Yogesh Goyal stated, Additional policemen have been deployed in the area to maintain law and order. The accused has been detained. He provided this update on the situation. Meanwhile, local political leaders have converged at the hospital where the injured student is receiving medical attention. The authorities are conducting a thorough investigation into the stabbing incident to uncover more details.
