Uttar Pradesh: 49 arrested in Kasganj violence
Kasganj, Jan 27 (IBNS): At least 49 people have been arrested in connection to the violence which broke out in Uttar Pradesh's Kasganj on Saturday after five shops were torched by a mob a day after one person died in communal clashes between two groups, media reports said.
Section 144 is still imposed in the area. Borders have been sealed, report said.
The Saturday's violence took place when some people were returning from the cremation of Chandan Gupta who died in firing between two groups on Friday.
The communal clash had erupted over a rally taken out by the VHP and ABVP to mark the Republic Day leading to incidents of firing and stone-pelting.
According to local residents and witnesses, a group of bikers participating in the had allegedly raised slogans targeting a community, which led to further provocations and firing.
Several vehicles were damaged in the clash.
Uttar Pradesh Police on Saturday said on Twitter that at least nine persons have been arrested in connection with the incident.
Along with the local police, 5 Company PAC and 1 RAF has been pressed into action as well.
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