Stone-pelting and clashes break out at Jantar Mantar following education minister’s resignation

Violent clashes and stone-pelting broke out at Jantar Mantar following the announcement of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. Security forces lobbed tear gas and resorted to a mild lathicharge to disperse the crowd. The situation is currently under control

New Delhi: Stone-pelting broke out at Jantar Mantar shortly after the announcement of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation on Saturday, prompting security forces to lob tear gas and resort to a mild lathicharge to disperse the crowd, sources said.

The clashes erupted after a section of protesters allegedly turned violent and hurled stones at security personnel. The situation is now under control and adequate force remains deployed in the area, the source said.

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