Following communal violence on Monday, On May 3, fresh clashes took place in Jodhpur . Several clashes took place between Jodhpur Police and members of the Muslim community after Eid prayers. The mob vandalized vehicles parked in the market and residential areas. Some police vehicles were also damaged. Speaking to the media , DGP ML Lathar said, “After Eid namaz’s offering, some youngsters attempted to disturb the peace again. We used mild force to disperse them.”
On May 2, communal tension erupted in Jodhpur Rajasthan when Bhagwa (saffron) flag was replaced with an Islamic flag on the statue of Freedom Fighter Balmukund Bissa at the Jalori Gate intersection by the Muslim mob who also pasted tape on the face of the statue. To take control of the situation the Police used batons and tear gas to disperse the crowd. Internet services has been suspended in the area.
As per reports, during the three-day Parshuram Jayanti Festival, Hindu group hoisted saffron flags on the Jalori Gate Square. The muslim group objected it after which the administration asked for the flags to be taken down. The Hindu community obliged the request and removed all but one flag.
Later at around 11 PM, members of the Muslim community climbed on the statue of the freedom fighter Balmukund Bissa and not only removed the saffron flag but also covered the face of the statue and hoisted an Islamic flag.. Relatives of the freedom fighter came to know about the incident, and they reached the intersection where they requested the members of the Muslim community to take down the Islamic flag as it was disrespectful. In retaliation, the community allegedly attacked the members of the Hindu community and injured them.
During the scuffle between the communities, a police post nearby was also vandalized. People from both communities reached the spot, and Police used barricades to stop them.