Curfew imposed in Jharkhand’s Lohardaga after violence

A day after violence in Jharkhand’s Lohardaga town, curfew has been imposed in the area, while schools and colleges will remain closed for two days, said Deputy Commissioner Akanksha Ranjan.

Lohardaga: A day after violence in Jharkhand's Lohardaga town, curfew has been imposed in the area, while schools and colleges will remain closed for two days, said Deputy Commissioner Akanksha Ranjan.

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Violence erupted on Thursday in Lohardaga town after a march, supporting the Citizenship (Amendment) Act and National Population Register (NPR), was taken out by members of Vishva Hindu Parishad during which stone-pelting allegedly took place while it was passing through Amla Toli.

Section 144, which prohibits assembly of more than four people in an area, has been imposed in Lohardaga town.

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"Curfew imposed in Lohardaga. Schools-colleges to remain closed for two days. After this, the decision will be taken as per situation. Situation under control. Extra forces deployed,"Akanksha Ranjan said. (ANI)