Chaumun Erupts: Police Attacked with Stones Over Mosque Encroachment Dispute, Internet Shut

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News18•26-12-2025, 11:55
Chaumun Erupts: Police Attacked with Stones Over Mosque Encroachment Dispute, Internet Shut
- •Tension flared in Chaumun, Jaipur, early Friday morning over the removal of stones and installation of railings outside a mosque.
- •The dispute escalated into stone-pelting at police, injuring over half a dozen personnel, some seriously.
- •Police used tear gas and mild force to disperse the crowd; additional forces deployed, turning the area into a fortress.
- •The stones, present for 40-45 years, were initially removed by mutual consent after a police meeting.
- •Internet services suspended for 24 hours in Chaumun to prevent rumors; over 50 suspects detained.
Why It Matters: Chaumun saw police attacked over an encroachment dispute, leading to injuries, arrests, and internet shutdown.
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