Conspiracy to Incite Unrest Thwarted: Four Arrested in Khirwa
Four men were detained in Khirwa for allegedly planning to disturb communal harmony. The arrests followed a viral audio message suggesting a disruptive procession. Police acted swiftly on a tip-off, monitoring the group and successfully averting the planned unrest. Authorities urge calm and warn against unauthorized gatherings.
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In a significant operation to maintain peace, four men were apprehended in Khirwa, accused of plotting to disrupt communal harmony, according to local police reports issued on Sunday.
Senior Superintendent of Police Vipin Tada revealed that the arrests followed a credible tip-off received on Friday, detailing plans to incite unrest by assembling a crowd through a provocative audio message circulating in a local WhatsApp group.
Following the swift police action, a surveillance operation was conducted prior to the arrests, ensuring the group's plans were foiled. The accused have been remanded in custody and police have engaged in community outreach, urging residents to disregard rumors and warning of severe consequences for unauthorized gatherings.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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