Situation in violence-hit areas of Jaipur tense but under control

Jaipur: Security personnel patrol the streets of Jaipur as curfew imposed on Saturday after late night violence. PTI Photo(PTI9_9_2017_000162B)

Jaipur: Security personnel patrol the streets of Jaipur as curfew imposed on Saturday after late night violence. PTI Photo(PTI9_9_2017_000162B)

The situation today remained tense but under control even as curfew was extended till Monday 4 am in the areas here that were affected by violence on Friday night. No relaxation in curfew was provided considering the law and order situation in Ramganj and its adjoining areas, a police official said.

Curfew was clamped in four police station areas of the city after one person died and seven others were injured in clashes between police and protesters. The violence erupted on Friday night as protesters gathered at Ramganj police station and pelted stones after a man riding a motorcycle was assaulted by a policemen during routine checking.

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