(a) whether a sudden violence has erupted in Mumbai recently;
(b) if so, the details thereof along with the reasons therefor;
(c) the number of people died and injured in this violence and the compensation paid to the affected persons;
(d) whether the Government has ordered high level inquiry in this incident;and
(e) if so, the details thereof and outcome of the inquiry?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI JITENDRA SINGH)
(a) to (c): Yes, violence had erupted in Mumbai on August 11, 2012 during a joint protest programme organized by various Bareilvi Sunni Muslim Organizaions. Trouble started when several protesters, who could not gain entry into the venue started sloganeering and pelting stones at the Police, media persons and set ablaze vehicles. To disperse the agitators Police resorted to use of tear gas, lathi charge and subsequently to firing in which two persons died of bullet injuries and 61 others including 55 Police personnel sustained injuries.
(d) to (e): Information has been requested from the Government of Maharashtra.