A mob of angry sword-wielding men attacked policemen in Maharashtra‘s Nanded. This attack took place after they were denied permission to hold a religious procession amid the coronavirus pandemic. A video of the incident soon went viral on social media. It showcases a sword-wielding mob barging out of the gurdwara. They broke the barricades put up by police. Several vehicles were also damaged in the violence.
Nanded Range DIG Nisar Tamboli was quoted as news agency PTI, “Permission for the Hola Mohalla public procession was not granted due to the pandemic. The gurdwara committee was informed and they had assured us that they would abide by our directives. However, when the Nishan Sahib was brought at the gate around 4 PM, several participants started arguing and over 300 youth stormed out of the gate, broke the barricades and began attacking the policeman.
He added that one of the four constables was serious and also six vehicles of police were damaged by the mob. An FIR will be registered against at least 200 people under sections 307 (attempt to murder), 324 (voluntary causing hurt with dangerous weapons), 188 (Disobeying the order of public servant), 269 (Negligent act likely to spread infection) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and for rioting.
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