Maharashtra Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis says 'zero tolerance' after violence during Ram Mandir rally near Mumbai

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said there will be "zero tolerance" against anyone who tried to disturb the law and order situation in the state. This came after two communities clashed during a vehicle rally on the outskirts of Mumbai.

A group of 10-12 people in cars and motorcycles had taken out a rally on Sunday night, chanting slogans praising Lord Ram. The rally was taken ahead of the scheduled Ram Mandir Pran Pratistha ceremony in Ayodhya. Another group objected to firecrackers being burst during the rally and a scuffle soon broke out between the two groups.

Fadnavis said that he took detailed information about what had occurred in Naya Nagar in Mira Bhayender. 

"Police were instructed to take strictest action against the culprits. 13 have been arrested so far and detailed analysis of CCTV footage is underway to identify and arrest others involved too," siad Fadnavis.