Nasik police suspends mobile Internet after protests over alleged rape of a minor girl

Nashik Police has suspended all mobile internet service and bulk messaging services in the city limits. This comes a day after Nashik witnessed violent protests over the alleged rape attempt on a 5-year-old girl. While the situation is under control and no untoward incident was reported today; city police have restricted data access to maintain peace and check the spread of rumours and provocative messages.

justify;">Nashik Commissioner of Police Ravindra Singhal has said that those violating the order will be liable for punishment under relevant IPC sections. Meanwhile, Maharashtra's Minister of State for Home (rural) Deepak Kesarkar said police are organising meetings of peace committees to maintain social harmony. He visited the victim’s family and said that financial and medical assistance will be provided to the girl.