A tense silence prevails in Maharashtra’s Parbhani city, where 40 persons have been detained in connection with the violent protests over the vandalising of a replica of the Constitution, an official said on Thursday.
The official told reporters that damage to about 20 vehicles, during the protests, has been reported to the police so far.
Amid a bandh called by Ambedkarite activists on Wednesday, a mob indulged in arson and vandalised shops, vehicles and even the district collector’s office.
“We have so far detained 40 people for these incidents. We are going through the footage from CCTV cameras and action will be taken against all those responsible. The intention of the agitators will also be probed,” said Inspector General of Police (Nanded) Shahji Umap.
The process to register cases is underway in different police stations of Parbhani city, the senior police official told the media.