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Meerut placed under curfew following violent clashes

Curfew was imposed in some areas of Meerut after Tuesday nights clashes between two groups over the blocking of traffic at a busy intersection.

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Meerut (up) | June 17, 2009 12:13 PM IST

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Curfew was imposed in some areas of Meerut after Tuesday nights clashes between two groups over the blocking of traffic at a busy intersection.

At least 24 people and an equal number of policemen were injured in the violence.

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Protesters also damaged vehicles.

Incidents of arson were also reported late on Tuesday night. Three companies of Rapid Action Force have been deployed in the city.

The police had to lob tear gas shells to bring the situation under control.

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Meerut placed under curfew following violent clashes

Curfew was imposed in some areas of Meerut after Tuesday nights clashes between two groups over the blocking of traffic at a busy intersection.

Curfew was imposed in some areas of Meerut after Tuesday nights clashes between two groups over the blocking of traffic at a busy intersection.