statesman news service NEW DELHI, 10 AUGUST: Several people today protested in front of Jammu and Kashmir House in Chanakyapuri…
statesman news service
NEW DELHI, 10 AUGUST: Several people today protested in front of Jammu and Kashmir House in Chanakyapuri (in sns photo) over the communal clashes in Kishtwar district of the state. The protest, which started peacefully, soon turned violent and police had to use water canons to disperse the agitators.
According to the police, the protest started around 11:30 a m and soon turned violent as protesters pelted stones and vandalised signboards on the road. The police then used water canons.
“There were around 150 demonstrators from different groups including BJP, VHP, Bajrang Dal and others. Initially the protest was peaceful but some anti-social elements sneaked into the demonstration and it turned violent. We used water canon to disperse them. Situation was totally under control by 2 p m,” said a police officer.
He said a case has been registered under Sections 186, 148, 147, 353 of Indian Penal Code and Section 3 of Damage to Public Property Act at the Chanakyapuri Police station.
Clashes between two communities left two persons dead and at least 20 injured in Kishtwar district yesterday. Several business establishments and vehicles were gutted in arson. Curfew was clamped and the Army was called in to assist the local administration in maintaining law and order.
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