Jat quota stir: Death toll rises to three

February 20, 2016 11:22

One more person was killed by a mob last night, taking the toll to three in agitation called over the Jat quota issue in Haryana.

The mob also set ablaze a shopping mall despite curfew.

The protesters have also stopped water supply to Delhi.

The schools and colleges have been closed till Monday. Army has been called in nine districts of the state to control the situation. Internet and mobile service has also been blocked.

Haryana DGP Y.P. Singhal said arrangements have been made to deal with any untoward incidents.

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