In the case of communal violence spread after an objectionable social media post in Yawat village of Pune district, the police have so far arrested 15 people and five FIRs have been registered against more than 500.

The incident took place on Friday (August 1) in Daund Tehsil area, where tension spread between two communities over the post on WhatsApp. Many vehicles and shops were set arson during the violence and the police had to use lathicharge and tear gas to control the crowd.

Main incidents of violence and police action

The police have so far registered 5 FIRs, out of which four FIRs are against more than 500 unknown and known people. According to PTI, the violent mob arson and vandalized a bike, two cars, a religious place and a bakery.

15 accused have been arrested and sent to judicial custody till 6 August. The youth who posted an objectionable post has also been arrested, who had been living in the same village for years. Now prohibitory orders are in force and the deployment of SRPF and social media monitoring continues.

Administration and reaction of leaders

Pune Superintendent of Police Sandeep Singh Gill made it clear that the initial investigation has not received any well -planned conspiracy, although the investigation is still on. The police had immediately controlled the situation and now there is peace in the village. Additional Superintendent of Police Ganesh Birader said that the village is being monitored with the help of drones.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that a young man had posted an objectionable post, which mentioned the case related to a priest, which provoked people. He said that strict action will be taken against those who put such posts.

Several senior officials, including MLA from Daund Assembly, Rahul Kul, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar and IG Sunil Phulari of Kolhapur Range reached the spot and took stock of the situation.

Ajit Pawar said that the accused youth is originally a resident and laborer of Nanded, who had posted objectionable posts related to an incident in Madhya Pradesh. According to the villagers, the situation is now normal and there is a harmony between the communities again.

There was a clash between two groups after an objectionable post on social media in Pune, Maharashtra. This clash increased so much that curfew has to be imposed in the area. A large number of police forces have been deployed on the spot and the police is constantly patrolling the area.

Regarding the incident, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said, “Taking seriously the stressful atmosphere created after a post on social media, I myself visited Yawat village. During this time I reviewed the entire incident from local citizens and police administration.”

Full story of Pune communal clashes in 5 points

How did the violence erupt?

Actually, this whole controversy started with an objectionable post on WhatsApp. A young man allegedly shared an objectionable post on a WhatsApp group. After this, the people of the village gradually came on the streets and people from the other side also came. On this, the mob pelted stones at the house of a young man who posted on social media. After the dispute escalated, it took the form of a violent clash.

Curfew imposed in A area

In view of the increasing violence, curfew was imposed in Yawat village in Daund taluka in Pune district. A large number of police forces have been deployed. Police personnel are constantly patrolling in the area.

The situation is currently under control- CM Devendra Fadnavis

Regarding the Pune incident, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that this violence erupted after posting a disputed post on social media. An outside person made the post viral, which worsened the situation and people took to the streets. However, the situation is now under control and both sides are being talked about sitting.

What did Deputy CM Ajit Pawar say?

Regarding the Pune incident, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar said that after taking seriously the stressful atmosphere created after a post on social media, I myself visited Yawat village. During this time I reviewed the entire incident from local citizens and police administration.

He further said that I have given clear instructions to the administration to take appropriate and strict action against the culprits in this matter. The police system is completely cautious to maintain law and order and keep a close watch on the situation.

What did the police tell?

Police say that an incident took place in the village a week ago, so the situation was already tense here. The villagers took to the streets and some youths tried to vandalize a structure.