Kanpur Violence: 23 arrested and 3 FIRs registered as cops stay alert

A communal clash broke out on Friday evening after members of one community started forcing the closure of shops in the Beconganj area after the Friday prayers. Reportedly, the protest was called against BJP spokesman Nupur Sharma's purported derogatory remarks on Prophet Mohammad. As many as 23 people have been arrested and 3 FIRs have been registered in the Kanpur violence case.

Security was beefed up in the Beconganj, Kanpur following a communal clash that broke out between two groups belonging to different communities allegedly over a market shutdown. Credit: PTI Photo

Police conducted a flag march in the locality, a day after clashes broke out between two groups over the market shut down in Kanpur. Credit: PTI Photo

‘36 people have been arrested while three FIRs have been made so far. More people are being identified on the basis of the video,’ said Police Commissioner, Vijay Singh Meena. Credit: PTI Photo

At least 40 people, including 20 police personnel, were injured during the clashes, the police said. Credit: PTI Photo

A communal clash broke out after members of one community started forcing closure of shops in the Beconganj area after the Friday prayers on May 3. Credit: PTI Photo

After Friday prayers, members of one community started getting the shops closed and the other community protested over this. This led to clashes, followed by stone pelting and brick batting. Sources said that the miscreants had also fired in the air. Credit: PTI Photo