Tension prevails in Rajasthan town after stones pelted at VHP rally

August 25, 2019 06:39 pm | Updated 06:39 pm IST - Jaipur

Tension prevailed in Rajasthan’s Gangapur city of Sawai Madhopur district after some unidentified people pelted stones at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) rally on August 25, police said.

Gangapur City Sub Divisional Magistrate Vijendra Meena said some people pelted stones at the VHP procession apparently from inside a mosque and its adjoining houses in the area.

No injuries were reported and additional force has been deployed to maintain law and order, Circle Officer Pratapmal said.

The situation is “completely under control,” he added.

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