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After the 'brutal' murder case of a tailor in Udaipur, the Rajasthan government has imposed Section 144 in all districts for one month and has shut down the internet in the entire state for 24 hours

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Police personnel deployed after the murder of a tailor, in Udaipur on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

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The Central government has directed the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to take over the murder case of a tailor in Udaipur. The incident has sparked tension and outrage in Rajasthan. After the 'brutal' murder of the tailor, Kanhaiya Lal, in Udaipur on Tuesday, which was captured on camera, the Rajasthan government has imposed Section 144 of CrpC in all districts for one month. It has shut down the internet in the entire state for 24 hours.

The Union home ministry spokesperson said on Twitter, "MHA has directed the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to take over the investigation of the brutal murder of Shri Kanhaiya Lal Teli committed at Udaipur, Rajasthan yesterday."

"The involvement of any organisation and international links will

First Published: Jun 29 2022 | 12:40 PM IST

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