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Three Detained After Alleged Meat-Throwing During Hyderabad Procession
Police in Hyderabad detained three people after meat was allegedly thrown while a religious procession passed by.
The incident happened around 3 p.m.
in the Madannapet area.
It caused some tension for a short time.
Police sent more officers to help keep the area safe.
The three people lived on the seventh floor of an apartment.
Investigators are checking video footage and speaking with witnesses.
Police have not finished deciding exactly what happened.
Officials asked people to stay calm and avoid spreading unverified rumors.
Madannapet police detained three people after alleged meat-throwing during a religious procession.
The incident occurred around 3 p.m. and briefly created tension in the area.
Police deployed additional forces and said the three residents lived on an apartment’s seventh floor.
Investigators are checking eyewitness accounts, CCTV footage and events inside the apartment.
Police said legal action could follow under provisions concerning communal harmony and religious sentiments.
- Who
- Madannapet police detained three apartment residents after a complaint from procession organisers.
- What
- Three people were detained over the alleged throwing of meat during a religious procession.
- Where
- Madannapet, Hyderabad.
- When
- The incident occurred around 3 p.m. on Sunday.
- Why
- Police are investigating whether the incident disturbed communal harmony or hurt religious sentiments.
Key facts
- Location
- Madannapet, Hyderabad
- Time
- Around 3 p.m. on Sunday
- People detained
- Three residents of an apartment’s seventh floor
- Police response
- Additional forces were deployed and the situation was brought under control
- Evidence being examined
- Eyewitness accounts and CCTV footage
- Potential action
- Police said legal action would depend on the complaint and preliminary investigation
- Public advisory
- Residents were asked to remain calm and avoid spreading rumors or unverified information
Quotes
Kiran Khare
Charminar Deputy Commissioner of Police overseeing the investigation
“We are verifying with eyewitnesses and examining CCTV camera footage”
deccanchronicle.com
Sources
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