Several injured after angry mob hurls stones in Rajasthan’s Karauli during Hindu New Year procession (VIDEO)

New Delhi: Owing to stone-pelting in Rajasthan’s Karauli, several people got injured on Sunday. The untoward incident in Karauli took place during a Hindu New Year procession on Bikes. During the incident, an angry mob also set ablaze makeshift stalls and bags outside a hospital area, according to reports.

It is also reported that miscreants also hurled stones at the people involved in the procession.

The initial reports also suggest the police imposed Section 144  in the area to stop any communal clashes.

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Rajasthan: हिंदू नववर्ष के उपलक्ष्य पर विशाल शोभायात्रा के दौरान हुआ पथराव, आधा दर्जन दुकानों में लगी आग; घटना के बाद करौली शहर में तनाव pic.twitter.com/UmDWur8VRg

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Following the incident, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Twitter appealed to everyone to maintain peace. He added requesting people to maintain law and order situation.

He also said that he talked to the DG and police to take stock of the situation.

करौली में हुई घटना को लेकर डीजी, पुलिस से बात कर स्थिति की विस्तृत जानकारी ली है। पुलिस को हर उपद्रवी से सख्ती से निपटने के निर्देश दिए हैं। मैं आमजन से अपील करता हूं कि शांति बनाए रखें एवं कानून-व्यवस्था बनाने में सहयोग करें।

— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) April 2, 2022

The Superintendent of Police Shailendra Singh Indolia reached the spot after receiving inputs. The market in the area has also been closed. Furthermore, the district administration has deployed heavy police personnel in proximity to the area.