Curfew in Allahabad following desecration of holy book

Curfew has been imposed in five police station areas of Allahabad following stone pelting by an angry mob over reports of an alleged desecration of a holy book.

Allahabad, Sep 1 : Curfew has been imposed in five police station areas of Allahabad following stone pelting by an angry mob over reports of an alleged 'desecration' of a holy book.

The five areas under curfew are Kareli, Khuldabad, Shahaganj, Atarsuiya and Kotwali.

Troubled started at the Kareli Police Station area last night where the holy book was allegedly found desecrated inside a place of worship. As news of the desecration spread, an angry mob surrounded the police station and pelted it with stones. Several policemen were injured in the incident.

Police had to resort to a baton charge and opened fire in the air to bring the situation under control.

The Rapid Action Force has been deployed in the area to prevent untoward incidents. Additional security personnel from other districts have also been requisitioned. Educational institutions are closed for the day as a precautionary measure.

ANI