The accused had created a WhatsApp group and through that they were spreading hatred among people against different communities : Bihar Police

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New Delhi, April 10

The Bihar Police arrested five more people in connection with its probe into the communal violence of Bihar Sharif during the Ram Navami festivities.

Two more accused, involved in some other cases and also wanted in Nalanda communal clashes cases.

JS Gangwar, Additional Director General (ADG) of Bihar Police (Headquarters) stated that the investigations in the case so far have revealed that the accused had created a WhatsApp group and through that they were spreading hatred among people against different communities. The accused were also instigating people to indulge in spreading fake video messages against different communities.

The police have seized five mobile phones from their possession. The phones contains details of the information that went around before the clashes and might contain details of how the accused planned the arson. The CCTV footage was collected from various spots to identify the culprits and further analysis is being carried out, police said.

The police have tightened its noose on the persons who have been spreading fake videos and messages by using different social media platforms during communal tensions in Nalanda and Sasaram. After the clashes, the police had booked 15 persons for rioting, arson, assault and more charges.

Bihar Police have so far registered a total of 20 FIRs and 200 persons have been arrested so far.