Article 144 imposed in the Yavat village of Pune after the tension over the social media post broke out | Today news

Ajit Pawar, Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, said that Article 144 48 hours was imposed after a tense situation in Yavat town in Daund Taluka of the Pune district after a youth imposed an alleged busy social media post. The Deputy CM, Ajit Pawar, arrived on the site to meet the people involved, said the situation was now under control and requested calm. Ajit Pawar spoke to the media and said: “After today’s incident, Article 144 has been imposed in the area for 48 hours. The situation is under control, and it is not necessary to panic.” He requested all citizens, regardless of cabinets or religion, to maintain peace and harmony and not fall for rumors. The Deputy CM revealed that the tension began after someone posted a WhatsApp status with reference to a recent incident in Madhya Pradesh. This status has led to tension and minor vandalism in the environment. ‘A few days ago, an incident occurred, followed by speeches from different representatives. Everything then calmed down. Recently, an incident occurred in Madhya Pradesh. In connection with that, someone posted a WhatsApp status, which caused a little unrest, ‘he added. He reassured the citizens by saying that senior police officers and a team of the SRPF had already been deployed in the area to ensure law and order. “I also want to make it clear that the person who posted the status has no direct connection to this place. He came from here a few years ago. Due to the post there was some tension, and there was some vandalism. But the police are doing their job and investigations and Panchanamas,” Pawar added. “The police are working to maintain peace, and I urge the residents to work together. The whole situation is under control. I call on everyone to trust the police and not believe in rumors. There is absolutely no atmosphere of fear. The situation is completely under control,” he said later. Earlier, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis called on the public to maintain peace and cooperation after the tension flared. A heavy deployment of police staff was made in the area. Police said the incident happened in the town a week ago, so that the situation was already tense.