Jodhpur Police have stated that they did have intelligence inputs about possible violence but failed to prevent escalation in the law and order situation.
Communal tension erupted in Jodhpur after a Muslim mob replaced Bhagwa flag with Islamic flag and pasted tape on the face of statue of Freedom Fighter Balmukund Bissa at Jalori Gate intersection.
"The way the Nav Samvatsar procession was carried out was dubious and objectionable songs were played, that's why stone pelting took place", the Police said.