Tension in MP villages

Saturday, March 17, 2007, 22:58 [IST]

Khargone(MP), Feb 28 (UNI) Prohibitory orders under section 144 CrPC have been imposed in Balsamund and adjoining 15 villages in Kasravad tahsil of this district since last evening due to mounting communal tension, police said today.

At least 50 people had been detained from Balsamund, 45 km from here, following arson and violence, which sparked off after a dispute among three people over handing over documents relating to sale of a two-wheeler. Two houses and nine shops were set ablaze with petrol bombs.

At least one person was injured in the clash. Police lobbed tear gas shells and fired in tbe air to disperse the mob.

Police personnel had been deployed in Balsamund, having 7,000 population, and adjoining villages. Senior officials were camping at Balsamund, police said.

House to house search for arms and explosives will be carried out, police added.

UNI

Topics: CRIME-MP-PROHIBITORY

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