Violence in Roorkee: locals clash with police over alleged murder

Updated : Jun 13, 2023 18:32
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Editorji News Desk

The violence occurred in Uttarakhand's Roorkee on June 12, 2023, as local residents allegedly clashed with police personnel.

It was sparked by the death of a person in Belra village, with the locals alleging murder. While police told them that nothing suspicious was found in the probe, a mob allegedly pelted stones at the cops.

Around half a dozen cops were injured in the attack.

More than 24 persons were arrested, and prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the CrPC were imposed in the area.

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