Man slapped with National Security Act

One more person has been slapped with the National Security Act in connection with a clash between two groups in May in Khatoli area here, officials said today.

Gaurav, who was already in jail, was detained by the district authorities after recommendation by the police, District Magistrate DK Singh said.

Several people, including three police men were injured in stone-pelting during the clash at Dewidas locality on May 5.

Another accused, Chand has already been booked under the NSA, he said, adding, police have registered a case against 48 people including Gaurav and Chand for rioting.