The capital will be immersed in the joy of Holi tomorrow, but even before that, incidents of vandalism have begun to emerge. A dispute broke out over the throwing of water balloons on Chakrata Road. One side is accused of vandalizing a shop. The matter escalated to the point where both sides filed FIRs against each other at the city police station.
On the other hand, when Bhupesh Joshi, president of Devbhoomi Kali Sena, announced that he would celebrate Holi at a mosque, the police placed him under house arrest. Meanwhile, the Bajrang Dal has filed a complaint with the city police station regarding the organization’s name being used on social media in cases of assault.
According to information, preparations for Holika Dahan were underway on Monday evening. A quarrel broke out between two groups on Chakrata Road over the throwing of water balloons. According to police, Deepak, a resident of Mobile Mart, Chakrata Road, was with his friend Akshay. They had an argument with Mananand, a resident of 145 Luniya Mohalla, over the throwing of water balloons.
It is alleged that one group vandalized the shop. Upon receiving the information, a large police force arrived at the scene. Following the incident, both parties filed separate petitions at the city police station. Based on the complaints, the police registered an FIR against both parties. City police station in-charge Hariom Raj Chauhan stated that the police detained four individuals for questioning. They were subsequently released on bond. An FIR has been registered against both parties.
Kali Sena President Detained
The police have taken a strict stance against attempts to inflame the atmosphere just before Holi. Dehradun police have placed Bhupesh Joshi, president of the Devbhoomi Kali Sena, who threatened to play with his workers at a mosque, under house arrest. Police have deployed a police guard outside his home in Raipur police station, and visitors are being monitored.
Bajrang Dal files complaint
Bajrang Dal workers have also filed a complaint with the police against the deliberate involvement of the Bajrang Dal in cases of fights and violence in the city. It is alleged that some individuals on social media portals are deliberately dragging the party’s name into matters that are of no concern to them, with the intention of tarnishing its image.
Strict security will be maintained on Holi.
The police have made strict security arrangements to prevent any disturbance on Holi. SSP Pramod Singh Dobal warned that strict action will be taken against those who create disturbance or anarchy under the guise of the festival, and such individuals will be sent directly to jail. To strengthen security, the entire district has been divided into three super zones, eight zones, 21 sectors, and 53 sub-sectors. Sensitive areas have been identified by studying disputes that have occurred in previous years. Security arrangements have been further strengthened in these areas.
