The situation in now normal in Mahashtra’s Satara district, where one person was killed and 10 others suffered injuries after a clash broke out between two groups following an “objectionable” social media post, police said.
Kolhapur Special Inspector General Sunil Phulari late on Monday said that police have full control over the situation and has appealed to people not to fall prey to any mischievous posts or rumours.
Satara district authorities have as a precautionary measure suspended Internet services across the district for two days. The incident took place in Satara’s Pusesawali village on Sunday night following an objectionable social media post.
“We appeal to the citizens in general not to fall prey to any mischievous posts or any rumours. There are prohibitory orders issued in the Satara district. Internet closure orders had been issued for two days. So in general, there is at present total control over the situation, and it is now normal,” said Kolhapur’s Special IG Sunil Phulari.
“Our watch will continue for the future time, force deployment for the precautions deployment is adequate. We have provided adequate police officers and staff from the adjoining districts of Satara, and there have been deployments of armed guards and mobile patrolling in Satara district,” added the senior police official.