Overview
- Police say stone-pelting began around 3 a.m. near Chomu bus stand when a JCB moved to clear railings encroaching onto the road.
- Officers used tear gas and a lathi-charge to disperse the crowd, and senior officials led flag marches as reinforcements secured the town.
- Authorities announced a 24-hour shutdown of internet, WhatsApp and bulk messaging in Chomu starting 7 a.m. Friday to curb rumour-mongering.
- Detentions escalated through the day, with Jaipur police telling ANI that 110 suspects were taken into custody and searches continue.
- Injury tallies varied in initial reports, with later accounts from officials putting the number of hurt policemen at six and all stated to be stable.