Government on Tuesday suspended internet services in Udaipur district on temporary basis for the next 24 hours after a tailor was murdered at a shop and the crime filmed by the assailants in the district.
While, a statewide alert has been issued to all SPs and IGs to increase the mobility of forces and to maintain officers on the ground.
“We’re assessing the law and order situation to take further decisions,” ADG (L&O) said.
“A statewide alert has been issued to all SPs & IGs to increase the mobility of forces and to maintain officers on the ground. We’re assessing the law and order situation to take further decisions,” the police officer was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.
The two accused reached the victim’s shop on Tuesday afternoon under Dhan Mandi police station area.
One of the assailants, who was identified as Riyaz, attacked Kanhaiya Lal with a sharp-edged weapon while the other recorded the crime on his mobile phone, police said.
Soon after, they circulated a video of themselves confessing to the killing on social media.
Following the murder, local markets in the area were shut as the traders demanded that the accused be arrested.
Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has condemned the incident and appealed to people to maintain peace while assuring strict punishment for those involved in the murder.
