Sec 144 imposed in MP's Neemuch after clash over Hanuman idol
India Today
A clash triggered by the installation of a Hanuman idol in a dargah in Madhya Pradesh's Neemuch has prompted the authorities to impose prohibitory orders.
Section 144 has been imposed in the Neemuch City police station area in Neemuch district, Madhya Pradesh after a dispute between two groups over the installation of a Hanuman statue.
The dispute started when a group of men allegedly installed a Hanuman statue in a dargah in the Old Court area. This led to a fight and stone-pelting as well. When police reached the spot, they had to fire tear gas shells to bring the crowd under control.
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Three bikes were damaged in the incident. No injury was reported.
Soon, Additional District Magistrate of Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh, Neha Meena issued the prohibitory order imposing a complete ban on organising procession, dharna, or gathering without prior permission. No person or organisation can host any event without permission. The use of loudspeakers without permission is also prohibited.
