Mumbai Communal Clash: BMC Razes Illegal Structures And Encroachments In Mira Road On Government Order

Mira Road: After an incident of communal violence was reported near Mira Road in Maharashtra on the eve of the Ayodhya Ram Temple ceremony, the illegal structures and encroachments in the area have been razed by bulldozers. A viral video shows that the action was taken in the Naya Nagar area of Mira Road, where Ram Mandir Pranpratishtha celebrations were stone-pelted. The action was taken after instructions from the Maharashtra government. The counteraction against the violence is being taken by the Municipal Corporation with the help of the police, the Maharashtra Government has said, as per a report by news agency IANS.

#WATCH | Illegal structures and encroachments razed by bulldozers in the Naya Nagar area of Mira Road where Ram Mandir Pranpratishtha celebrations were stone pelted. After instructions from the Maharashtra government action is being taken by Municipal Corporation with the help of… pic.twitter.com/gx0RAhB8uH

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Minor Scuffle In Mira Road

A minor scuffle erupted between two communities in Mira Road town late on Sunday, ahead of the Ram Mandir inauguration in Ayodhya, but the police stepped in swiftly and brought the situation under control by Monday morning, an official said.

A group of people had taken out a procession of nearly half-a-dozen vehicles with saffron flags depicting the Lord Ram Temple.

When it was passing through a minority-dominated area, some people belonging to another community raised objections, leading to heated arguments and clashes. In the clashes, one person sustained a minor injury due to “usage of knife” while some of the miscreants smashed the window panes of several vehicles with sticks and rods and also pelted stones at the other group.

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As things appeared to turn serious, a team from the Naya Nagar Police immediately rushed to the spot, attempted to speak and broker peace with the agitated leaders from both sides, and brought the situation under control.

At least Five People Booked For Disturbances

As a precautionary measure, at least five people were booked and arrested for the disturbances, as the fracas was nipped in the bud. Deputy Commissioner of Police Jayant Bajbale of Mira-Bhayander Vasai-Virar Police Commissionerate has been probing the matter, the videos of which went viral on Monday, sparking strong reactions.

Meanwhile, a strong police presence has been deployed in the town on Monday to avert any law and order problems. The situation is reported to be normal now.

(With inputs from agencies)