Communal tensions erupted in Ramganj and its neighbouring areas in Jaipur after a youth allegedly died due to injuries sustained during a road rage incident wherein he was beaten by a group of men, police informed. The incident, police said, took place late Friday night.
The deceased has been identified as Ramganj resident Iqbal. As per reports, he was 18 years old. According to police, Iqbal's motorbike got into a collision with another two-wheeler in Subhash Chowk, following which a group of men accompanying the other rider thrashed him. He was rushed to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries, officials added.
Several shops remained closed in Ramganj on Saturday as Iqbal's family and locals assembled in the area and demanded action against the other side, PTI said in its report.
(Drones are being used to monitor the situation, police said. Representative Image. Source: Canva)
Director General of Police Umesh Mishra has ordered for immediate arrest of the culprits, news agency IANS reported. About a dozen suspects have been rounded up and the situation is under control in Subhash Chowk and Ramganj of Jaipur, police said.
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Heavy police forces have reportedly been deployed along with STF. Police Commissioner and senior officers are present on the spot. Drones are being used to monitor the situation, DGP Mishra said. He also issued an appeal to the public to maintain peace and order.
(With inputs from agencies)