मुंबई में राम मंदिर रैली के दौरान पथराव के बाद महाराष्ट्र सरकार का 'बुलडोजर एक्शन'।

On Tuesday, the local civic authorities in Mira Road, near Mumbai, utilized bulldozers to demolish illegal structures and encroachments, responding to the violence that erupted in the area during a Ram Temple rally. The government, led by Eknath Shinde, asserted that the action targeted illegal shops and houses where stones were thrown at a procession led by Hindus on Monday. Significantly, the Mira Bhaindar Municipal Corporation's demolition occurred a day after Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis issued a stern warning of strict measures against rioters. Videos depicting the dismantling of the stalls have circulated widely on social media.

#WATCH | Illegal structures and encroachments razed by bulldozers in the Naya Nagar area of Mira Road where Ram Mandir Pranpratishtha celebrations were stone pelted. After instructions from the Maharashtra government action is being taken by Municipal Corporation with the help of… pic.twitter.com/gx0RAhB8uH

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An unspecified number of participants in the procession and policemen providing security were injured in the stone attack. To prevent any untoward incidents, a substantial contingent of police personnel, including a Rapid Action Force (RAF) team, was deployed in the area.

According to the police, the clash erupted in the Naya Nagar area when individuals from the Hindu community conducted a rally in 3-4 vehicles, chanting slogans. A mob armed with iron rods, sticks, and bats shouted religious slogans and assaulted a man whose car was part of the procession consisting of three vehicles and 10 two-wheelers, as reported by the police.

Earlier today, the police apprehended an individual seen inciting people in a viral social media video. DCP Jayant Bajbale stated, "Several videos of the clash between two communities in Mira Road adjacent to Mumbai went viral on social media. A video of a person named Abu Shaikh went viral where he was seen provoking people. The person who posted this video has been arrested, and Mira Bhayander police have sought two days of custody."

The police also registered a case of attempted murder against 50-60 individuals, taking 13 of them into custody. This incident unfolded on the eve of the consecration ceremony of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.

Maharashtra government's 'bulldozer action' after stone-pelting during Ram Temple rally in Mumbai.