"Tensions Rise in Udaipur After School Stabbing Sparks Communal Violence"
The violence in Udaipur, which started with a school stabbing, has led to a significant escalation of tensions in the city. The incident occurred when a Class 10 student attacked another student with a knife at a government school. This triggered communal unrest, with protests turning violent. In the Madhuban area, several right-wing groups gathered to protest, leading to stone-pelting and the torching of vehicles.
The authorities responded swiftly by imposing Section 144, which bans large gatherings, and a 24-hour internet shutdown to prevent the spread of misinformation and to control the situation. Schools in the area were closed as a precautionary measure, and additional security forces were deployed throughout the city to maintain order.
The police have arrested the attacker and his father, and they are investigating whether others were involved. The administration has urged the public to remain calm and not to believe or spread rumors, as the situation is still under control but remains tense.
The authorities responded swiftly by imposing Section 144, which bans large gatherings, and a 24-hour internet shutdown to prevent the spread of misinformation and to control the situation. Schools in the area were closed as a precautionary measure, and additional security forces were deployed throughout the city to maintain order.
The police have arrested the attacker and his father, and they are investigating whether others were involved. The administration has urged the public to remain calm and not to believe or spread rumors, as the situation is still under control but remains tense.
Udaipur is currently experiencing a tense situation following a violent incident that started in a local school. On august 16, 2024, a Class 10 student allegedly stabbed another student in the thigh during an altercation at a government school in the Bhattiyani Chohatta area of Udaipur. The injured student was hospitalized, and though his condition is stable, the incident quickly escalated into communal tension.
In response to the stabbing, protests erupted in the city, particularly in the Madhuban area, where members of certain groups engaged in stone pelting and set several vehicles on fire. To prevent further violence, the district administration imposed Section 144, prohibiting large gatherings, and enforced a 24-hour internet shutdown across Udaipur.
Authorities have arrested the student responsible for the stabbing and his father. Security forces have been deployed throughout the city to maintain order, and schools have been closed as a precaution. The police are continuing their investigation to determine if others were involved in the incident.
In response to the stabbing, protests erupted in the city, particularly in the Madhuban area, where members of certain groups engaged in stone pelting and set several vehicles on fire. To prevent further violence, the district administration imposed Section 144, prohibiting large gatherings, and enforced a 24-hour internet shutdown across Udaipur.
Authorities have arrested the student responsible for the stabbing and his father. Security forces have been deployed throughout the city to maintain order, and schools have been closed as a precaution. The police are continuing their investigation to determine if others were involved in the incident.