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Mathura violence: Rahul Gandhi attacks Akhilesh government

He hoped that the government ensured that peace is restored and the guilty are punished

Mathura violence
Several huts caught fire after clashes between police and encroachers who were being evicted from Jawahar Bagh in Mathura. Photo: PTI
Press Trust of India New Delhi
Last Updated : Jun 03 2016 | 5:14 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi on Friday attacked  the Akhilesh Yadav government in Uttar Pradesh over the violence in Mathura, saying it is a stark reminder of the deteriorating 'law and order' situation in the state.

"Unabated violence is a stark reminder of the deteriorating law and order situation in Uttar Pradesh", the Congress Vice President Tweetd.

He hoped that the government ensured that peace is restored and the guilty are punished.

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"Deepest condolences to the family members of police officers and others killed in the violence in Mathura. Hope the Government ensures that peace in Mathura is restored immediately and the guilty are punished", he said.

24 people, including an SP and an SHO, have been killed in Thursday's massive clash between police and members of a sect who had encroached on government land in Mathura.

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First Published: Jun 03 2016 | 5:04 PM IST

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