New Delhi: Amid the violence in Maharashtra apparently triggered by Tripura violence, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Saturday issued a statement and clarified that no vandalisation of religious place took place in Tripura.

Protesters in Maharashtra who resorted to violence are citing Tripura violence as reason behind their violent outburst.

“There have been news reports that have been circulating that a mosque in Kakraban area of Gomati district in Tripura has been damaged and vandalized. These news reports are fake and are a complete misrepresentation of facts. The mosque in Dargabazar area of Kakraban has not been damaged and the Tripura Police in Gomati district is working to maintain peace and tranquillity,” said Ministry of Home Affairs.

“There is no reported case of damage of the structure of any Masjid in Tripura in the recent past. There is no report of simple or grievous injury or rape or death of any person in these incidents as alleged in some social media posts,” it added.

It advised people to maintain calm and not be misguided by such fake reports.

“In Maharashtra there have been reports of violence and unsavoury statements that are aimed at disturbing peace and harmony, based on fake news regarding Tripura. This is very concerning and it is urged that peace is maintained at all costs,” MHA said in a statement.