The situation in Uttar Pradesh had spiraled out of control.
Reports of rioting, arson, and clashes with police flooded the Prime Minister's office in New Delhi.
The government had tried peaceful outreach community meetings, dialogues with religious leaders, and appeals for calm.
But extremist elements had hijacked the protests, spreading fear and misinformation.
Schools and government buildings were being torched, and the lawlessness threatened to spill over into other states.
Rohan paced the length of his office, the situation made him very worried.
He has worked very hard to make India reach where it is in 1955 but everytime something or other happens which make it worse.
The air was tense as his core team, Home Minister Menon, Neeraj, and DIG Mohan Trivedi waited for his instructions.