Shahpur peaceful after local peace committee meeting

Shahpur is peaceful for last two days, after a peacekeeping meeting organized by local leaders involving local municipal councilors, and community leaders of both the communities.

The police rounded up 22 persons said to be involved in riots.

According to police officials, 22 persons involved in riots have been rounded up so far and more arrests are likely.

City police commissioner S K Saikia himself visited the Ramesh Chowk in Nagoriwad to review the situation on Sunday night and Monday.

Joint commissioner of police (Sector I) Mohan Jha is leading a Peacekeeping Committee that consists of JCP (Traffic) Atul Karwal and DCP (Crime) Abhay Chudasama from the city police, local councilors and community leaders.

About 300 police personnel headed by seven police inspectors. Deputy Police Commissioner level officers are given charge of various police chowkies. This is for the first time, such arrangements have taken place.

About the riot

The riots in the city broke out on Friday afternoon. However, after the stray incidents of arson and stabbing, police stepped up the vigil and warned rioters of stern action. Two rounds were fired on Sunday to control the rioters, who burnt five hutments on Sunday afternoon. A total of 10 people have been reported injured in the riots.

Responsibilities allocated

Nagoriwad Chowky: DCP RJ Savani
Rangilawad Chowky: BD Waghela
Rentiawadi area: DySP Gajipara
Shahpur and Khanpur moving patrolling: DCP Traffic MM Anarwala

Senior Police Inspector post filled

Police Control room inspector MS Patel was appointed as Shahpur Police Station’s Senior Inspector.

Detail of Police Deployment

• 2 deputy commissioners

• 5 assistant commissioners

• 9 inspectors

• 300 personnel

• 18 mobile vans

• 4 state reserve police companies

• 4 quick response teams

• 50 traffic police personnel