To begin with, the murder of a tailor yesterday sparked tension in Udaipur, Rajasthan. The killers – Gos Mohammad and Riyaz – entered Kanhaiya Lal’s shop at a crowded market in the city and slit his throat with a cleaver, and even filmed the incident. The attackers have been arrested. The murder is being treated as a terror incident, sources in the government said. Large gatherings have been banned and the internet suspended across Rajasthan for 24 hours. The Union ministry said today it has directed the National Investigation Agency to take over the probe into the case.
Nevertheless, working President of the ruling TRS in Telangana K T Rama Rao on Wednesday expressed shock over the brutal murder of a tailor in Rajasthan’s Udaipur and favored the “most stringent punishment” to the culprits.
Meanwhile, in Udaipur, two men with a cleaver murdered a tailor on Tuesday and posted videos online that said they are avenging an insult to Islam, with the brutal killing drawing widespread condemnation. After Udaipur tailor’s murder in Rajasthan, UP Police steps up vigil as a precautionary measure
Following the murder of a tailor in Rajasthan the Uttar Pradesh Police has stepped Up vigil in its state
Following the murder of a tailor in Rajasthan, the Uttar Pradesh Police has stepped up vigil in its state, Director General of Police DS Chauhan said on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, the top cop has also warned of strict action against anyone posting provocative posts on social media. “All UP police personnel posted across the state are on alert following the incident in Udaipur. We will take strict action against those who post provocative material on social media. Our priority remains to maintain law and order in the state in any case,” DGP Chauhan told the media.
Immediate action to be taken if any incendiary communal post is seen posted on social media regarding Prophet
Muhammad’s comment made by Nupur Sharma
Moreover, tailor Kanhaiya Lal Teli was on Tuesday murdered at his shop in Udaipur for allegedly sharing a provocative remark made by now-removed BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma against Prophet Mohammad. According to a senior official posted at Police Headquarters, social media units in all districts have been asked to keep a close watch on posts and initiate immediate action if they spot any incendiary communal posts.
