14 cops suspended: Situation 'normal' in Taj city

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Agra, Lucknow, Aug 30 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh government has suspended 14 policemen in connection with the Agra violence, even as the situation was reported fast returning to normal in the curfew-bound six police station areas of the city of Taj.

Violence had erupted, when a mob torched 17 trucks and several shops after four youth, returning from a graveyard after performing rituals connected with 'Shab-e-baraat', were crushed to death by a speeding truck near Subhash Chowk area on Mahatma Gandhi Road.

Talking to newspersons, Special Secretary (home) Manju Chandra said the mishap occurred as the route, which was closed for security reasons on 'Shab-e-baraat', was opened before stipulated time.

Taking note of the situation, the state government has suspended 14 police personnel, including Agra ASP Rahul Yadvendra Singh.

Others suspended comprise traffic inspector Jagbeer Singh, sub-inspector Rukam Singh, head constables Yogendra Singh, Jallal Uddin, Avadhesh, Lekhraj, Beerpal, Ruka Pal Sharma, Surendra Singh, Pramod Kumar, Jai Singh, Raj Bahadur and Loha Mandi station in charge Ranjit Singh Rana for not controlling the traffic near the 'Shab-e-baraat' function spot.

Ms Chandra said the funeral rites of four people killed in the accident and another killed in firing had been performed, while DIG, Kanpur Zone, A N Singh is still camping in Agra.

The district authorities this morning lifted curfew from Sadar area, while it was relaxed from 0600 hrs to 1800 hrs in Tajganj.

Both the areas cover the historical Taj monument, where several national and international tourists were staying in hotels. The administration has also allowed hassle free visit of tourists to Taj from this morning.

However, indefinite curfew continued in four other police station areas of Mantola, Nai Ki Mandi, Loha Mandi and Rakabganj. Night curfew will also continue in Tajganj area.

Altogether 30 people have been arrested so far by the police for arson and violence after the killing of four youth.

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