Archive · 26 Dec 2025
Mosque Railing Dispute Turns Violent in Chomu
Early Friday morning in Chomu, Rajasthan, a fight started near a mosque.
Some people were putting up an iron fence, and others didn't like it.
The police came to stop the fight, but some people started throwing stones.
The police used tear gas to control the crowd, and six police officers got hurt.
The situation is now calm, but the police are still looking for the people who threw stones.
The internet is working, but some messaging services are turned off to keep things peaceful.
A dispute over the installation of an iron railing near a mosque in Chomu, Jaipur, turned violent early Friday.
Six policemen were injured during the stone-pelting, with most suffering head injuries and admitted to a nearby hospital.
Police used tear gas and mild force to disperse the crowd, and reinforcements were called in from nearby police stations.
A flag march was conducted to restore confidence and reassure residents, with senior officials appealing for calm.
Internet services are available, but WhatsApp and bulk messaging services have been suspended as a precaution.
- Who
- Local community and police
- What
- Violent dispute over mosque railing installation
- When
- Around 3 am on Friday
- Where
- Chomu, Jaipur district, Rajasthan
- Why
- Dispute over the installation of an iron railing near a mosque
- Location
- Chomu, Jaipur district, Rajasthan
- Incident Time
- Around 3 am on Friday
- Injuries
- 6 policemen injured, stable condition
- Police Action
- Tear gas, mild force, flag march
- Internet Restrictions
- WhatsApp and bulk messaging suspended
- Organizations Involved
- Local community, police
Sources
In Madhya Pradesh’s Sehore, a parking row snowballs into communal violence
Stone-pelting during demolition outside Jaipur mosque
Mosque railing dispute, injured police, internet curbs - The Statesman
