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The area surrounding Ryan International School in Gurgaon became the centre of violence Sunday morning, with some people setting fire to a liquor vend nearby during a demonstration by parents, alumni and locals for a “fast and fair” probe into the murder of seven-year-old Pradyuman Thakur. Police personnel lathicharged protesters, leaving several, including journalists, injured. Police nabbed multiple people, 11 of whom were formally arrested by Sunday night. A case was registered at the Bhondsi police station under various IPC sections as well as Section 3 of the Prevention of Damage to Public Property Act, 1984.
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Gurgaon Commissioner of Police, Sandeep Khirwar, however, said “minimal use of force was necessary due to the circumstances” and “protesters and bystanders were given a fair warning”. “However, if someone claims they were unnecessarily beaten up, we will look into it,” he said. Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said, “The violence against journalists is regrettable. Their treatment will be looked after and any losses they incurred will be compensated. I have also ordered a probe against any police officer who is guilty, and action will be taken against them.”
Meanwhile, Haryana Education Minister Ram Bilas Sharma ordered that all liquor shops located within 400 metres of schools in the state be removed.
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