Gurjjars burn police post in Kota; Bandhs continues

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Jaipur, May 31: A mob of agitating Gujjars today set afire a police post in Jagpuri in Kota and damaged property in the Kota Milk Dairy premises in fresh incidents of violence during bandhs by Rajasthan Gurjjar Reservation Action Committee in different parts, of the state.

A report from Kota, quoting official sources said the bandh supporters gathered at Jagpuri police post in Kota this morning, clashed with the police and set the police post afire. A sub inspector sustained injuries, while six police personnel managed to run for safety.

''The prostestors also mobbed the milk dairy complex and damaged the property. The milk supply in the areas was also affected, the report said.

Later, the mob also gathered at the Kota railway station and tried to damage public property around.

In the nearby town of Ramganj Mandi in Kota division, the agitators attempted to burn some property at the station.

In Jaipur the bandh supporters gathered at the Chaugan Stadium in the walled city to hold a rally but were prevented by the police.

This led to a brief clash between the agitators and police.

Minor incidents of clashes were also reported from other areas in the city even as the bandh call evoked a mixed response.

The roadways and private operations remained suspended as a precautionary measure in view of the strike call.

Trains for Bandra, Ahmedabad and Haridwar were also cancelled a report from Ajmer said.

Bandhs were also organised in Alwar, Ajmer and Dausa towns.

The army was called in Alwar to assist civilians in dealing with the situation.

The first round of talks between the Gujjar representatives and group of four ministers, constituted by the Cabinet for holding talks, was held in Dausa late last night in a cordial atmosphere.

The second round was expected to be held today.

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UNI

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