Rajasthan: Curfew in violence-hit Karauli extended till April 7

Curfew in violencehit Rajasthans Karauli was extended till April 7 on Monday considering the law and order situationThe district administration also made arrangements for class 10 and 12 examinations allowing students to reach their exam centres after showing their admit cards officials said two days after communal clashes in the townAs the present circumstances are not normal for the law and order situation In such a situation curfew is extended till April 7 midnight an order issued by Karauli District Collector Rajendra Shekhawat said However two hours of relaxation will be given to allow people to make essential purchases and any further relaxation will be provided considering the law and order situation officials said ASP Kishore Butolia said that 13 arrested people were presented before a court from where they were sent to twoday police remandRelaxation in curfew was given for two hours on Monday for purchase of essential items Central and Rajasthan government offices and courts remained open and employees could reach their offices after showing ID cards Shekhawat said No untoward incident has been reported but mobile internet services remain suspended in Karauli he said The curfew was imposed after incidents of arson and vandalism on Saturday in the wake of stonepelting at a bike rally on Nav Samvatsar Hindu New Year which was passing through a Muslimdominated area The rally was taken out by rightwing organisations including the Vishva Hindu Parishad VHP the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh RSS and the Bajrang Dal police saidAround 35 people were injured in the violence they said Police arrested 46 people and took seven others in custody for interrogation after the communal violence Inspector General of Police Prashan Kumar Khamesra of Bharatpur range said Case has been registered against 13 accused and 33 others were arrested for violating curfew order he said adding that 21 vehicles have also been seized The situation is being closely monitored by police patrolling teams he said adding it is under control but the curfew has been continued as a precautionary measureA flag march too was conducted in the town Khamesra said Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot congratulated Constable Netresh Sharma 31 of the Karauli Kotwali police station for saving four people from a burning house on Saturday Gehlot praised his work and announced he be promoted to head constableIn a phone conversation with Sharma the chief minister said The way you have done work by risking your life it is praiseworthy And you deserve to be congratulated for showing a lot of courage It has been decided to promote Netresh to the post of head constable he said During the riots and arson in Karauli on Saturday houses and shops were set on fire Three women and a child were trapped in one of the houses They had lost hope of surviving the arson but Sharma helped them to come out safelyThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever