Search: Look for:   Last 1 Month   Last 6 Months   All time

Curfew clamped after communal clashes in Maharashtra's Dhule town

Nashik, Mon, 06 Oct 2008 ANI

Nashik (Maharashtra), Oct 5 (ANI): Following clashes between members of two communities in Dhule town in North Maharashtra today, curfew was clamped in the town, said police.

 

The district authorities took measure after the situation had gone out of control with rioters indulging in arson and stone pelting.

 

The police had to use tear gas shells and fired in air to disburse unruly mob.

 

Trouble started this afternoon when some people, belonging to a particular community, allegedly tore-off banners of a Hindu outfit appealing people to attend a public meeting in Dhule's Ram Mandir Chowk in the evening.

 

There were reports of heavy stone-pelting from Bhangar Bazar Chowk, where mob set ablaze some vehicles and looted a shop.

 

Police said that the mob made an unsuccessful attempt to set ablaze a place of worship. (ANI)

 


Read More: Dhule

LATEST IMAGES
Manohar Lal being presented with a memento
Manoj Tiwari BJP Relief meets the family members of late Ankit Sharma
Haryana CM Manohar Lal congratulate former Deputy PM Lal Krishna Advani on his 92nd birthday
King of Bhutan, the Bhutan Queen and Crown Prince meeting the PM Modi
PM Narendra Modi welcomes the King of Bhutan
Post comments:
Your Name (*) :
Your Email :
Your Phone :
Your Comment (*):
  Reload Image
 
 

Comments:


 

OTHER TOP STORIES


Excellent Hair Fall Treatment
Careers | Privacy Policy | Feedback | About Us | Contact Us | | Latest News
Copyright © 2015 NEWS TRACK India All rights reserved.