Ram Navami violence: Bihar Police calls reports of Hindus leaving locality 'totally baseless'

Bihar police on Sunday called the reports of 'Hindus leaving homes' in the state totally 'baseless' and 'absurd rumour' amid communal tension following the violent clashes during Ram Navami festivities.

Terming the reports "totally baseless and absurd", Rohtas Police urged people to not to pay heed to "any such rumour" and insisted that the situation was "peaceful and normal."

In a tweet, the police said, "This is totally baseless and absurd rumour. No one has left his/her locality. If you can provide name, then plz do so. We appeal to the general public not to pay attention to any such rumour. The situation is peaceful and normal in Sasaram."

Amid tensions in Bihar due to incidents of violence that took place on Ram Navami in Bihar's Sasaram, section 144 has been imposed in Nalanda's Bihar Sharif area. Besides, six people were injured in the process of making crude bombs, and were seriously burnt due to an explosion.

So far, 2 arrests have been made. The Bihar Police on Sunday denied a "communal" angle to the clashes and asked the public to steer clear of any rumours.

In view of recent tensions in the area due to Ram Navami clashes, all government and private educational institutions, including schools, colleges and coaching centres will remain closed in Bihar's Sasaram till April 4.