Internet suspended in Rajasthan’s Bhilwara after tension over alleged murder

The internet was suspended in Rajasthan’s Bhilwara this morning after a 22-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death on Tuesday night. “Internet services in Bhilwara to remain suspended till 6 am on Thursday, May 12,” Bhilwara district collector Ashish Modi was quoted by ANI.

Police have registered a FIR (first information report) and additional forces have been deployed in the area to maintain law and order, ANI reported. Further investigation by the police is underway. 

The alleged murder took place in the jurisdiction of the Kotwali Police Station.

Last week, two persons were attacked by unidentified people and their bike was set on fire. 

This took place in the Sanganer area of Bhilwara district. On that occasion too internet services had been suspended. Internet services were halted for 24 hours to maintain law and order. 

“The situation is completely under control. The injured are stable. CCTV footage of nearby areas are being scanned to nab the accused. I appeal to people not to pay heed to rumours and maintain peace and harmony,” the district collector had said then.