Tension in Jamshedpur after religious flag uprooted, banned meat found

IANS April 7, 2025 143 views

Communal tensions erupted in Jamshedpur after miscreants allegedly uprooted religious flags and scattered banned meat near a Hanuman Vatika temple. Hundreds of local residents protested by blocking National Highway-18 for four hours, demanding immediate action from authorities. Local police and administrative officials rushed to the scene to pacify the agitated crowd and investigate the incident. The event echoes a similar provocation that occurred at the same location a year ago, raising concerns about deliberate attempts to disrupt communal harmony.

"Strict action will be taken after identifying those involved in this" - Rishabh Garg, Rural SP
Jamshedpur, April 7: Communal tension flared in Dhalbhumgarh area of Jamshedpur on Monday after miscreants allegedly uprooted religious flags near a temple and scattered banned meat at the site.

Key Points

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Protesters blocked NH-18 for four hours demanding immediate action

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Religious flags uprooted near Hanuman Vatika temple

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Local markets shut down in Dhalbhumgarh and Narsinghgarh

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Similar incident reported a year ago at same location

The incident occurred near Hanuman Vatika temple, located at the block headquarters, where flags had been installed to mark Ram Navami.

The news spread rapidly on Monday morning, triggering protests.

Hundreds of residents took to the streets, blocking National Highway-18 near Dhalbhumgarh from 9 a.m. The blockade continued till 1 p.m., resulting in long queues of vehicles on both sides of the highway.

In response, local markets in Dhalbhumgarh and Narsinghgarh were shut down. Protesters raised slogans demanding immediate action against those responsible.

East Singhbhum (Jamshedpur) Rural Superintendent of Police (SP) Rishav Garg, Ghatsila Sub-Divisional Magistrate Sunil Chandra, Musabani Police Station Incharge Sandeep Bhagat, and other officials reached the spot and tried to pacify the agitated crowd.

Residents alleged that such acts are not new and demanded strict action against those targeting religious sentiments.

They recalled that a similar incident had occurred a year ago at the same location, when banned meat was found near the temple, sparking prolonged unrest.

According to locals, a grand Ram Navami procession was taken out on Sunday, and numerous religious flags were put up near the temple. The procession concluded late in the evening.

On Monday morning, residents discovered the flag uprooted, banned meat strewn nearby, and several items from the temple, including a bell, missing.

Locals suspect the act was carried out at night as part of a deliberate attempt to disturb communal harmony.

Rural SP Rishabh Garg said a special cell has been formed to investigate the matter from all angles.

“Strict action will be taken after identifying those involved in this,” he assured.

Reader Comments

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Priya M.
This is so disturbing! Why can't people respect each other's religious sentiments? 😔 The authorities need to take strict action against whoever did this. We need peace in our communities.
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Rahul K.
While I condemn the act, I think the media should be careful with their reporting. Headlines like this can sometimes escalate tensions further. Let's wait for the investigation to conclude.
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Ananya S.
This happened last year too? Why hasn't there been better security measures put in place since then? The authorities need to be more proactive in preventing such incidents.
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Vikram P.
Blocking highways is not the solution. It just creates problems for ordinary people trying to go about their day. There are better ways to protest peacefully.
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Sunita R.
My heart goes out to the community members who must be feeling so hurt right now. Hope the investigation is thorough and justice is served quickly.
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Amit D.
This is clearly a deliberate provocation. The pattern suggests someone wants to create division. Let's not fall into that trap - the community should stay united against such acts.

We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.

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Jamshedpur Communal Tension Ram Navami Religious Conflict East Singhbhum Rishabh Garg
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