JAIPUR: Monday's violence in

Dungarpur

spread to Udaipur on Tuesday where hundreds of people from the

minority community

, protesting over the morphed pictures of a holy Muslim shrine on the social networking site, clashed with the police. At least 12 persons were injured after

police

resorted to baton charge to disperse the mob who pelted stones after violating Section 144 of CrPC.

"There were some miscreants who started pelting stones on the police. In order to maintain law and order, we had to use mild force. At least 12 persons including 6 policemen and

ADM

(city), ML Chauhan, were injured in the incident," said a senior police officer.

He added that Section 144 was already in place in town but while some people violated it and police asked them to disperse. But they started pelting stones on the police.

"At least 20 people were arrested for allegedly disturbing peace, law and order in town," he added.

Meanwhile, Dungarpur town that witnessed clashes on Monday remained tense for the second consecutive day. However, no untoward incident was reported in town. As per a bandh call given by the traders and members of the muslim community, markets and the business establishments remained closed throughout the day. Amid the heavy force, people preferred to stay back to their homes.

"At least five companies of various police units were camping in the town since Tuesday. The situation is a bit tense yet it is under control," said superintendent of police, Don K Jose while talking to TOI.

The SP added that at least 30 people were arrested so far for disturbing peace in the region.

Meanwhile, sources from Dungarpur claimed that the cable television networks were blocked. Likewise, police and district administration urged people not to spread any kind of rumours.