Tension gripped the city area yesterday, when some motorcycle-borne youths, hit a 'kanwariya', following which an angry mob resorted to ruckus and arsoning, IG, Law and Order, Amrendra Sengar told reporters.
He said due to some rumours, over 250 kanwariyas today set afire four vehicles including two roadways buses in Amri village.
Later, police reached the spot and controlled the situation, Sengar said, adding that over 300 persons were arrested in this connection.