Curfew imposed over riots in Aurangabad during Ram Navami: Top developments

6 people injured, 20 shops set on fire over communal clashes in Bihar's Aurangabad today during Ram Navami processions

Communal clashes broke out on Monday in Bihar’s Aurangabad during the second day of Ram Navami processions, forcing the administration to impose a curfew and deploy police forces in some areas, according to media reports.

People from both sides indulged in heavy stone-pelting and arson, which left several persons injured and nearly a dozen shops gutted yesterday while a Ram Navami procession was being taken out.

"We have clamped prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the CrPC. The situation in the town is tense but under control," said Aurangabad District Magistrate Rahul Ranjan Mahiwal, according to news agency PTI.

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