Sikar tense after clash: Sec 144 imposed, mobile internet

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Press Trust of India Jaipur
Last Updated : Mar 31 2017 | 3:03 PM IST
Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of CrPC were imposed and mobile internet services were suspended today in Sikar district of Rajasthan following a scuffle between a group of youngsters.
"A scuffle between two rival group of youths broke out last night during Gangaur procession in Naya Dujaud area which led to stone pelting. One policeman was injured in the incident," SP Akhilesh Kumar said.
The unruly mob was later dispersed by the police, he added.
Section 144 of CrPC was imposed and mobile internet services were blocked.
Meanwhile, VHP and local market association today called for bandh and demanded that the accused must be arrested as quickly as possible.
Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot said the
tense situation in Sikar must be resolved by mediation.
Local administration and police should settle the issue by talking to both groups.
"Local leaders need to be involved in talks and normalcy should be restored as soon as possible," Gehlot tweeted.
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First Published: Mar 31 2017 | 3:03 PM IST

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