Archive · 17 Jan 2026
Curfew Imposed in Jalna, Ambad After Protests
There were big protests in two cities in Maharashtra, India, called Jalna and Ambad.
The protests were by a group of people called the Dhangar community.
Because of the protests, the government decided to put a curfew, which means people can't go out at certain times.
They also sent many police officers to keep things calm.
One important leader from the Dhangar community, named Deepak Borhade, lives in an area where there are now a lot of police to make sure nothing bad happens.
Curfew imposed in Jalna and Ambad following protests by the Dhangar community.
Heavy police deployment in the Mukteshwar Dwar area, residence of Dhangar leader Deepak Borhade.
Authorities stepped up security to prevent escalation of the situation.
Protests led to the imposition of curfew to maintain law and order.
The measures were taken to ensure the safety and security of the public.
- Who
- Dhangar community and authorities in Jalna and Ambad
- What
- Imposition of curfew and heavy police deployment
- When
- January 17, 2026
- Where
- Jalna and Ambad, Maharashtra
- Why
- Protests by the Dhangar community
- Location
- Jalna and Ambad, Maharashtra
- Date
- January 17, 2026
- Community Involved
- Dhangar community
- Key Figure
- Deepak Borhade
- Security Measure
- Heavy police deployment
