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August 20, 2013

India: With election on the horizon the season for communal riots has begun - Now communal violence in Indore

From: Times of India
Curfew in parts of Indore after communal tension
Bagish K Jha, TNN | Aug 20, 2013

INDORE: Nearly 35 people including senior police officials sustained injury during communal tension in ChandanNagar area of Indore on Tuesday morning.

According to police a dead cow was found near a temple on Tuesday morning after which certain organisation protested in the area. The protest lef to stone pelting between two community leaving dozens injured.

Soon heavy police force was called in. Police forces had difficult time in controlling the mob. In order to control mob police fired more than 300 tear gas shell and bullet were fired.

Angry mob pelted stone over police and reports of firing from rioters are also coming. Additional SP Anil Kushwaha along with few police personnel sustained serious injuries.

Administrations says nearly 35 people have sustained injuries out of which three are reported to be serious.

It is to be noted that Chandan Nagar area was under tension for few days. Three days back two community had clashed after cricket match.