Fearing outbreaks of religious violence, police in the Indian state of Rajasthan banned public gatherings and suspended internet services a day after two Muslims posted a video claiming responsibility for slaying a Hindu man
"We are under strict orders to prevent any form of protests or demonstrations scheduled to condemn the murder," Hawa Singh Ghumaria, a senior police officer in the northwestern state told Reuters on Wednesday, adding that the crime had sent "shockwaves through the country."
Two assailants slashed Lal's head and throat in an attack while he taking measurements, according to Bhawarlal Thoda, a city administrator in Udaipur. "The mood is tense and almost all shops are closed today," Thoda said. The city of around half a million people is one of the major tourist draws in the desert state, and is known for its luxurious hotels, including the famous Taj Lake Palace.
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
The Grooms Celebrated Their Wedding With Oceanside Hindu Ceremonies in Tulum“As the world became an unnerving and unfamiliar place, it was increasingly clear how familiar we were to one another, and what really mattered to us,” shared one of the grooms.
Read more »
White House public tours return to full schedule in JulyPublic tours were suspended in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read more »
Airbnb makes its ban on parties permanentAirbnb said Tuesday it will make permanent a ban on parties originally implemented in the early months of the pandemic, citing its effectiveness at curbing unauthorized gatherings.
Read more »
Man, 18, arrested in slaying of teenager, D.C. police say
Read more »