Protests in UP over Assam violence

August 17, 2012 22:24

Curfew was today clamped in an Allahabad locality as a precautionary measure while stray incidents took place in Lucknow during a street protest against the ongoing ethnic strife in Assam.

"The curfew was imposed in Kotwali police station area from 7 pm. and will remain in force till midnight when further decision will be taken after reviewing the situation," Additional District Magistrate (City), D P Giri told PTI. Trouble began this afternoon when a procession was being taken out by some members of a minority community in localities falling under Kotwali police station.

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