Community Tensions Erupt Over School Exchange in Bahraich

Following a social media exchange between two schoolchildren, 1,000 unidentified people from the Muslim community have been booked for communal sloganeering in Bahraich. The incident led to road blockages and shop closures in Nanpara, prompting police intervention. Authorities are using video evidence to identify those responsible.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Bahraich | Updated: 11-10-2024 18:22 IST | Created: 11-10-2024 18:22 IST
Community Tensions Erupt Over School Exchange in Bahraich
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A social media conflict between two schoolchildren in Bahraich has escalated, resulting in the arrest of 1,000 unidentified people for raising communal slogans. The situation began with an online argument that turned public, causing road blockages and shop shutdowns.

The Bahraich Police have filed an FIR against the individuals involved, categorizing the incident under multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Additional police presence was necessary to control the gathering that had erupted outside a student's home.

Authorities conveyed their commitment to maintaining peace, utilizing video footage to identify those causing unrest. Meetings with community leaders emphasized the dangers of social media misuse in this sensitive border area with Nepal.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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