Haryana CM Khattar to visit Rohtak today

February 23, 2016 10:40

The situation today remained tense in some parts of Jat dominated areas like Rohtak and Sonipat while curfew was lifted in Jind district even as security personnel stepped up efforts to clear the blockades put up by protesters on various state highways.

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar is set to visit violence-hit Rohtak district today to review the situation, according to a senior official of the district administration. He would reach Rohtak from Chandigarh by chopper.

Barring a relief of one hour, curfew remained in force in Rohtak, which has been the epicentre of the pro-quota agitation in Haryana and has seen loss of lives and maximum damage to property.

"During the last 24 hours, there has been no report of any untoward incident in the district," said a senior official of the Rohtak police. He said curfew will continue to be imposed in the Jat-dominated district till there was complete normalcy.

"We are giving relief in curfew for like one hour depending upon the situation to allow people to buy essential items," he further said.

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