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Khargone, April 12
Even as curfew continues in Madhya Pradesh's Khargone city after violence during Ram Navami celebrations, some people torched four vehicles and a garage in a city area, the police said on Tuesday.
So far, 95 persons have been arrested in connection with the violence that started during a Ram Navami procession on Sunday, they said.
While the curfew is in force in Khargone since Sunday evening, some anti-social elements set ablaze three buses, a car and a garage in the city's Mechanic Nagar area on Monday night, Additional Superintendent of Police Neeraj Chourasia said.
Fire brigade personnel immediately rushed to the spot to douse the flames, he said.
An eyewitness on Tuesday said the Ram Navami procession started on Sunday from Talab Chowk area with a DJ music system playing religious songs loudly. When the procession crossed a mosque located nearby, suddenly stones were pelted on the procession which resulted in the flare-up, he said.
Another eyewitness said the procession started late than the scheduled time. While the procession, where loud music was being played, was passing in front of a mosque, it was time for the faithful to offer prayers. Someone hurled stones at the procession and later the situation turned violent, he added.
Inspector General, Indore range, Rakesh Gupta said, "It is a matter of investigation how the violence started and from where the stone was hurled first. It will be known once things settle. We will let people know about it."
Khargone Collector Anugraha P said, "The curfew continues in the city. People were given relaxation only for urgent medical needs." She said the exams of undergraduate and post-graduate courses in Khargone have been postponed in view of the curfew. — PTI
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