Nagpur: The Nagpur Police have increased vigilance in response to communal riots reported in Akola, located 250 km away. The Commissioner of Police (CP), Amitesh Kumar, chaired a meeting of top officials and directed them to take strict action against anyone attempting to disrupt peace in the city.
The police have increased patrolling, particularly at night, in sensitive areas to receive immediate information about any disturbance. “We are monitoring the situation and asked all the peace committee members to maintain the social fabric intact in the second capital,” said Kumar.
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Sensitive areas of the city under police stations such as Tehsil, Lakadganj, Kotwali, Yashodhara Nagar, and Kamptee are under close watch by the Zonal Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP). Criminal elements have been warned to stay away from any activities in their area. The authorities have been taking steps to ensure that similar incidents like Akola do not occur elsewhere.
The police have been working closely with community leaders to promote peace and harmony in Nagpur, the CP said. Sources claimed that the office of the Director General of Police (DGP) Maharashtra has directed all police units in the state to intensify efforts to maintain law and order in the backdrop of communal violence in Akola.
The Cyber Police Station officials are monitoring social media platforms to identify persons spreading hate messages. The CP has warned that stern action will be taken against such individuals.
