Ram Navami procession in Kanpur ‘pelted’ with stones, allege organisers

“We have now made correct inspections and scanned CCTV footage and movies and located no proof corroborating the fees up to now,” he stated.

Police have appealed to the general public, together with media personnel, to supply any video footage or photos that might substantiate the allegations and support the investigation.

“We have now made an attraction to folks to keep up peace and never take note of rumours,” DCP Singh stated.

As a precautionary measure, reserved police forces and personnel from neighbouring police stations have been deployed within the space to stop any untoward incidents.

“The scenario is beneath management and we’re nonetheless alert and conserving a detailed surveillance on the scenario. Hearsay-mongers will likely be handled sternly,” DCP Singh stated.

“Some video footage is doing the rounds, by which some persons are seen fleeing, has fuelled the controversy. Nevertheless, the authenticity of the video is but to be verified,” the official stated.

Police have launched an investigation into the incident, he added.