Communal clashes in Jodhpur on the day of Eid. Read all details

• Clashes between two communities was reported on the day of Eid and on the previous night, following a dispute arising or involving flags in the Jalori Gate area, in Jodhpur.

• Internet services were suspended in Jodhpur to stop people from spreading rumours, and the namaz for Eid was offered under police protection.

• A three-day Parshuram Jayanti festival is also underway in Jodhpur, and religious flags put up by both communities led to a major argument that spiralled into clashes.

• Instances of stone pelting were also reported in the area. Policemen fired tear-gas shells and used sticks on Monday night to disperse the crowd.