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  • Internet shut down in Maharashtra’s Akola a day after the riots

    Internet shut down in Maharashtra’s Akola a day after the riots

    Akola (IANS) | A day after riots broke out in Maharashtra’s Akola, police suspended internet services to prevent rumour-mongering, while the violence left one dead and nine others injured. Apart from this, many private and government vehicles were burnt. Officials gave this information on Monday. A controversial post on social media led to a clash between the two communities. This resulted in sloganeering, stone pelting and arson. Additional police force was also sent there on Sunday.

    Akola Superintendent of Police Sandeep M. Ghuge told IANS: “The situation is normal now, in the wake of yesterday’s violent clashes following objectionable posts on social media. We have urged people not to spread or believe in rumours.”

    To pacify the raging mob, Collector Neema Arora had imposed prohibitory orders and banned the carrying of any weapons in the city, including two fire brigade vans at Rajarajeshwar Setu in Harihar Peth area and torches to set houses on fire. Several vehicles including Prayas were burnt.

    “So far we have arrested over 100 people in connection with the riots and further investigation is on,” Ghuge said.

    Apart from some people involved in Sunday’s violence, a case has also been registered against the person who posted the provocative post.

    Deputy Chief Minister and Guardian Minister of Akola Devendra Fadnavis is closely monitoring the situation after the violence broke out around midnight on Sunday and has ordered additional forces to be sent there.

    –IANS

  • 5 injured after heavy tree uprooted near Maharashtra temple, 7 dead

    5 injured after heavy tree uprooted near Maharashtra temple, 7 dead

    Akola, Maharashtra: At least seven people were killed and five were injured after a massive tree fell on a tin shed in Maharashtra’s Akola on Sunday.
    The incident took place during a religious ceremony in front of a temple around 7 pm when heavy rainfall and strong winds caused an old Neem tree to fall on a tin shed under which scores of devotees were taking shelter. According to the police, 35 to 40 people were buried under the shed while seven lost their lives.

    Five others were admitted to Akola Medical College where their treatment is underway.

    As soon as the authorities received information about the incident, emergency services were pressed into action for rescue work while JCB machines were brought in to lift the tree trunk and the collapsed shed.

    Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis condoled the deaths and announced that the Eknath Shinde-led Maharashtra government will provide financial assistance to the families of those killed.

    “It is painful to report that some devotees were killed when a tree fell on a tin shed when some people had gathered for a religious ceremony at Paras in Akola district. I pay my humble respects to them,” Mr Fadnavis said, as quoted by news agency ANI.

    “The Collector and the Superintendent of Police immediately visited the spot and are coordinating to ensure timely treatment of the injured. We are constantly in touch with them,” he added.

    “Some of the injured have been admitted to the District General Hospital and minor injuries are being treated at Balapur,” he said. “Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has decided to provide financial assistance to the families of the deceased from the state government and the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund.”