An eerie silence prevails in violence-hit Jainoor

An eerie silence coupled with a tense undercurrent prevails at Jainoor village in the district after violent protests over attempted sexual assault on a tribal woman by an auto-rickshaw driver a few days ago.
The situation in the village remained peaceful on Thursday, a day after protests by tribal organisations against an auto-rickshaw driver’s alleged attempt to rape and murder a tribal woman sparked communal tension prompting authorities to impose a curfew, the police claimed.
Additional Director General of Police Mahesh Bhagwat, along with District Collector Venkatesh Dhotre, visited the violence-ridden village and held talks with elders of various communities. He appealed to the elders of the communities to ensure that restraint is exercised. He urged the elders to rein in gang violence. The incident was painful, he said.
Mahesh Bhagwat expressed anger at District Superintendent of Police DV Srinivas Rao and Deputy Superintendent of Police Yadaiah for failing to monitor the situation and prevent violence.  The protest would not have escalated into full-blown violence had the police officer taken preventive measures, Bhawat reportedly told the Superintendent of Police.
The Additional Director General of Police and the District Collector, besides the Superintendent of Police, held extensive talks with the elders of a minority community at Mandal Praja Parishad office in Jainoor. They also held discussions with the elders of the tribal community separately. Bhagwat urged the people of both communities to exercise restraint.  
Meanwhile, additional forces were deployed along with Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel in the town, who conducted a flag march today.
Prohibitory orders under Section 163 Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, imposed in Jainoor mandal, will continue, the district administration said.
Prohibitory orders were also enforced in four mandals of neighbouring Adilabad district today after some organisations gave a call for rallies to protest against the incident.
Senior police officials were monitoring the law and order situation.
It may recalled that Some agitated youth had burnt shops and commercial establishments besides hurling stones at a place of worship.
After the protesters began attacking properties of another community, there was retaliation leading to arson, stone pelting, and damage of properties.
The opposition BRS and BJP hit out at the Congress government over the incident. The saffron party alleged that the government was trying to cover up the matter by projecting it as a communal issue. Slamming the Congress government for “failing” to prevent tension despite having information to the effect in advance, BRS Working President KT Rama Rao sought immediate steps to ensure peace at Jainoor town and provide advanced medical treatment to the victim.