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MP: Arms licenses to be suspended in Bhind

ANI  |  Bhind (Madhya Pradesh) [India] 

In wake of the violence that broke during the protest over SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, arms licenses have been suspended in some of the areas of Madhya Pradesh's district on Wednesday.

This latest instruction will be implemented in cities like Mehgaon, Gohad and Machhand of district.

Meanwhile, the curfew will remain imposed in various areas of Gwalior, and Morena districts today.

However, it would be relaxed for two hours between 10 am and 12 noon.

Even Lal Singh Arya's residence in district was targeted during the protest, however, police foiled the attempt.

The death toll in due to violent protests during the nationwide bandh called by several Dalit organisations has reached seven after one more person succumbed to injuries on Tuesday.

Protests across the country turned violent on Monday after protesters resorted to stone pelting, damaging public properties and rail and various other blockades. Violent protests were reported from various states, including Uttar Pradesh, Odisha, Bihar, Gujarat, and

The on Tuesday refused to stay its order on Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes (SC/ST) Act.

(This story has not been edited by Business Standard staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)

First Published: Wed, April 04 2018. 09:55 IST
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