Scenes from Hyderabad after violence
Indefinite curfew remained in force for the second day on Thursday under Rajendranagar Police Station limits of Cyberabad Police Commissisonerate here in the wake of communal clashes and death of three persons in police firing in Kishanbagh area of- The police used tear gas, but when that failed to disperse the mob, they resorted to firing.
- About 15 vehicles were either burnt or smashed. Local leaders rushed to the spot and tried to bring the situation under control. But the mob, which consisted mostly of youngsters, continued the attack.
- The mob ran around the dense slums and attacked people randomly, most of them still fast asleep. Armed with swords and granite stones, they entered houses and attacked whoever was there, man, woman, or child.
- The firing took place under the Cyberabad Commissionerate limits. The burning of a religious flag by unidentified miscreants on Tuesday night triggered the violent clash. The situation was brought under control by afternoon. Photo: M K Gandhi
- The incident came to light on Wednesday at around 5.30 am. Members of one community, angered by the act of desecration, attacked those they believed were responsible and tension mounted in surrounding areas (Arsh Mahal and Sikh Chawni).
- Three persons were killed and at least 20 injured at Kishanbagh in Hyderabad in the early hours of Wednesday, when the Border Security Force opened fire on two warring groups.
- The bullet injuries were mostly in the thigh, arm and elbow regions. In the case of 23-year-old Mohammed Arif, the bullet injury was in the abdomen and he has been operated upon and is recovering.”
- Those who had minor injuries were treated while those with bullet injuries were rushed to the operation theatre.
- A senior doctor at Premier hospital said, “In the morning, over 15 patients were brought in.
- Mohammed Hafeez, whose father Mohammed Kaleem suffered a knife injury in his right shoulder, says, “My father opened the door and was attacked with a knife. People entered our house and beat him up. Women and children were sleeping and I just rushed
- Mohammed Irfan, an air-conditioner technician, whose brother Mohammed Nawaz has been admitted in Care Hospital, said, “After the morning prayers, doors were banged and people came in with knives and attacked. Before we could recover from that,
- Worried relatives claim that they were caught unaware by the sudden violence on Wednesday morning.
- Eight people who had suffered bullet injuries in the violence that broke out at Kishen Bagh, Rajendranagar and three people who had suffered knife injuries, have been admitted to Premier Hospital, Care Hospital and Apollo Hospital.
- Some trouble-makers were taken into custody and were being questioned about their alleged role in the incident, police sources said.
- Depending on the situation today, police may take a decision on relaxation in the curfew period.
- Large number of police personnel, including RAF and Central Para Military Forces, were deployed in the area to maintain law and order.
- Police clamped indefinite curfew under section 144 of CrPC in Rajendranagar Police Station limits after the clashes, which left 17 people, including ten police personnel, injured in heavy stone pelting.
- Three persons were killed on Thursday in police firing following communal clashes sparked by alleged burning of a religious flag by some persons in Kishanbagh area of the Old City.
- "The curfew is continuing...situation is peaceful and under control...no untoward incidents have been reported," Cyberabad Joint Commissioner of Police Y Gangadhar told PTI.
Indefinite curfew remained in force for the second day on Thursday under Rajendranagar Police Station limits of Cyberabad Police Commissisonerate here in the wake of communal clashes and death of three persons in police firing in Kishanbagh area of
Scenes from Hyderabad after violence
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