15 Arrested, 500 Booked in Pune's Yavat Over 'Objectionable' WhatsApp Post
Violence erupted in Yavat village, Daund tehsil, Pune, after an objectionable WhatsApp post. The police have arrested 15 individuals and registered FIRs against 500 for property damage and arson.
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The youth who posted the objectionable status on WhatsApp has also been arrested. According to an official, the incident led to significant communal unrest, with a large mob taking to the streets to vent their anger. They set ablaze a motorcycle and damaged a bakery, among other properties. The police had to use tear gas shells and lathi charges to disperse the mob and bring the situation under control.
Narayan Deshmukh, the senior inspector at Yavat police station, stated that 15 people have been arrested and remanded in police custody until August 6. So far, five cases have been registered in connection with the violence. Four of these cases are against more than 500 people who were allegedly involved in arson and damage to property, with over 100 individuals identified.
The targets of the violence included a motorcycle, two cars, a religious structure, and a bakery. The police responded quickly to the situation, deploying a large contingent of security personnel, including the State Reserve Police Force (SRPF), in the village. Prohibitory orders under Bharatiya Nyaya Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) section 163 and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) section 144 were imposed from Friday night to maintain law and order.
Superintendent of Police (Pune Rural) Sandeep Singh Gill stated that the preliminary probe has not indicated any planned conspiracy in the incident. However, he emphasized that no conclusions can be drawn until the inquiry is complete. 'We have registered five FIRs in connection with the incident,' Gill said, adding that the person who posted the objectionable content has lived in the village for years.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar also visited the site and provided additional context. According to Pawar, the youth who allegedly uploaded the objectionable WhatsApp post hails from Nanded and works as a daily wage laborer. The post was related to an incident that occurred in Madhya Pradesh, which incited the locals to engage in vandalism and violence.
The police have reassured the community that the situation is now under control, and additional measures are being taken to prevent any further unrest. The deployment of security personnel and the imposition of prohibitory orders are expected to maintain peace and order in the region.
Frequently Asked Questions
What triggered the violence in Yavat?
The violence was triggered by an objectionable post on WhatsApp, which angered the local community and led to communal unrest.
How many people were arrested in connection with the violence?
Fifteen people were arrested, and FIRs were registered against more than 500 individuals for their involvement in the violence.
What measures did the police take to control the situation?
The police used tear gas shells and lathi charges to disperse the mob. They also deployed a large contingent of security personnel and imposed prohibitory orders under BNSS section 163 and BNS section 144.
What properties were damaged during the violence?
The targets of the violence included a motorcycle, two cars, a religious structure, and a bakery.
Who posted the objectionable content on WhatsApp?
The youth who posted the objectionable content is from Nanded and works as a daily wage laborer. The post was related to an incident in Madhya Pradesh.
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