BSF troops deployed at Atali village

The people who had fled their homes after facing violence over the issue of construction of a religious structure in Atali village are still refusing to return even as BSF troops were today deployed at the village to maintain peace here.
The 100 members of a community are still refusing to return to their homes in the village and are taking refuge at the Ballabhgarh police station, DCP Bhupinder Singh said, adding, no arrests have been made in the case and prohibitary orders are in still in place here.
Yesterday, the members of Minority Commission had visited the village and also met officials from the police and administration.

After discussions with the aggrieved people, the commission communicated certain conditions which the affected people had laid before them.
The people demanded filing of separate cases against the accused and their immediate arrests. They also demanded the removal of the Station House Officer who was on duty at the time of the violence. Presently he is on 'line hazir' status.
They also asked for compensation, in a reply to which Commission member, T N Shanu, said the Centre has already announced a compensation of Rs 1.50 crores.
They also demanded said the religious structure should be constructed on the disputed site.

Shanu also said the team will submit a detailed report on the incident to the chairman of the Commission.