Jaipur, April 26 || Tension continued to prevail outside the historic Jama Masjid in Johari Bazaar, Jaipur, following a dispute over the placement of posters.
The incident late Friday night led to a large gathering at Badi Chaupad, with people from a particular group raising slogans.
Prompt intervention by the Jaipur Commissionerate Police helped to pacify the immediate situation.
The incident occurred against the backdrop of nationwide condemnation of the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir.
According to officials, the tension started when Hawamahal MLA Balmukundacharya allegedly pasted posters outside the Jama Masjid and in surrounding areas -- the footpath near Badi Chaupad, Ramganj market, and public toilets.
Eyewitnesses reported that MLA Balmukundacharya arrived near the Jama Masjid around 8.30 p.m. with his supporters, carrying anti-Pakistan posters.
Locals alleged that he acted disrespectfully towards the mosque and the posters. After pasting the posters, the MLA left the area, after which a significant number of people congregated, demanding his arrest.
Responding swiftly, the police deployed a heavy force to manage the escalating tension.
DCP Rashi Dogra and other senior police officials reached the scene. As a precautionary measure, additional police personnel were called in to maintain order.
The Jama Masjid Committee registered an FIR against MLA Balmukundacharya at the Manakchowk police station, accusing him of inciting religious sentiments.
Following the news of the FIR being filed, the crowd that had gathered gradually dispersed.