Uneasy calm prevails in Telangana’s Jainoor a day after violent clashes

Kumram Bheem Asifabad: An uneasy calm enveloped Jainoor on Thursday a day after it witnessed communal clashes. Following the deployment of thousands of policemen, normalcy is returning to the tribal town that witnessed arson and attacks.

However, no fresh instances of clashes were reported in Jainoor mandal headquarters from Wednesday evening to Thursday morning. Around 1,000 policemen, including personnel of the rapid action force were deployed to thwart any untoward incident. Orders prohibiting movement of groups were in full force. Meanwhile, police asked people not to gather or use loudspeakers.

People of all sections lived in the grip of fear



following the clashes. They did not venture outdoors for buying vegetables, milk or other essential commodities expecting protesters might attack them at any point of time. They were visibly unable to recover from the violent protest that occurred for the first time in the history of Jainoor, disturbing peace.

Commercial establishments remained shut down, while educational institutions and government offices were closed as a part of a bandh call given by tribal rights organisations. Holidays were declared for banks for four days. However, farmers were seen visiting agriculture fields to take up various farm operations.