A curfew was imposed in Jammu’s Gujjar Nagar after protesters set on fire parked vehicles in a particular community's area during a bandh called over the deaths of 37 CRPF men in a suicide attack.
An official said a curfew has been imposed as a “precautionary measure”. A number of vehicles were damaged in Gujjar Nagar after protesters attacked them with sticks and stones, locals said. There were reports of clashes between two groups also.
Former Chief Minister and People’s Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti has spoken to Inspector General of Police (IG), Jammu, and demanded additional security. “I am distressed to hear about miscreants in Jammu trying to take advantage of the situation by inciting tension. The Governor's administration should have preempted this by securing minority dominated areas,” said Ms. Mufti.
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National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah expressed concern over the violence. “Giving vent to anger by attacking innocent people because of their ethnicity or religion is no way to honour the sacrifices yesterday. Reports of violence and arson in Jammu are deeply worrying. I hope political leaders and civil society are able to ensure cooler heads prevail,” said Mr. Abdullah.
Jammu is witnessing a shutdown on the call of the Jammu Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Jammu Bar Association.