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Khargone violence: Curfew comfortable for 9 hours; 177 held up to now 

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By way of PTI

KHARGONE: Police has up to now arrested 177 folks in reference to the violence which erupted in Khargone town of Madhya Pradesh all through Ram Navami celebrations previous this month, an reputable mentioned on Wednesday.

Curfew within the town used to be comfortable for 9 hours, from 8 am to five pm, he mentioned, including that on Thursday too curfew will likely be comfortable all through the similar duration.

Evening curfew will proceed in view of upcoming non secular gala’s when the placement might be delicate, mentioned IPS officer Ankit Jaiswal who has been quickly posted to the district.

Up to now, 74 First Knowledge Studies (FIRs) were registered in reference to the communal violence of April 10, and 177 folks arrested, Jaiswal mentioned, including that seek for the absconding accused is occurring.

Petrol pumps within the town will proceed to stay closed, he mentioned.

“Petrol used to be used all through the violence, so the pumps will proceed to stay close,” he mentioned.