Bharat band: Four killed in MP another dies in police firing in Alwar
New Delhi: Four people have died in Gwalior, Morena and Bhind, confirmed IG Law and Order Makrand Deuska. On the other hand, one person has died due to police firing in Alwar.
Meanwhile, protestors are openly brandishing swords in Punjab's Firozpur during the Bharat Bandh Protests, while cars in UP have been set ablaze.
The Bharat Bandh agitation has hit the national capital with angry Dalits blocking roads in Delhi's Connaught Place.
Few of the protestors have been detained by Delhi police, while traffic snarls are being reported in the capital.
Dalits have come out in heavy number across the country to protest against the dilution of the SC/ST Act by the Supreme Court. Trains have been blocked in various states, while violence and arson are being seen.
Meanwhile, in the face of stiff pressure from both within the NDA and opposition, Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has said that the government does not agree with the Supreme Court's decision and has filed a strong, comprehensive review petition to relook the apex court's order.
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Davangere: Two policemen injured in stone pelting during Ganesha procession
Davangere: Reports state that two groups engaged in stone pelting at each other during Ganesha idol immersion ceremony in Davangere on Thursday. Two police personnel were injured in the incident.
Few days ago, two groups of youth engaged in verbal altercation regarding raising of a flag for Eid Milad celebration. On account of the clashes, police had heightened security for the Ganesha procession. Despite the additional security, stones were pelted at the procession, sources stated. Inspector Gururaj and constable Raghavendra were injured in the incident. The procession continued after the police brought the situation to control. However, the stone pelting resumed once again as the procession surged forwards.
Security has been tightened up in the area and all shops have been closed down by the police. The two police personnel, who were injured in the stone pelting, are undergoing treatment at a hospital.
