6 killed in communal riots in Muzaffarnagar, curfew clamped, army deployed

At least six persons, including a TV channel journalist, were killed and 34 injured today as fresh clashes between members of two communities erupted in Muzaffarnagar, after which indefinite curfew was clamped and the army deployed to help maintain law and order.
Tension running high since three persons were killed in Kawal village on August 27 today flared up in clashes in several parts of the district.
IBN7 channel's part-time correspondent Rajesh Verma and a photographer hired by police, Israr, were among those killed in the violence.
Officials in Lucknow said six persons were killed and curfew has been clamped in Civil lines, Kotwali and Nai Mandi of Muzaffarnagar city. Officials in the district said that at least 34 people were injured.

Late tonight, a Home Department spokesman said in Lucknow that army personnel have been deployed in the riot-hit areas of the district to help the civil authorities maintain law and order.