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Mathura riots: SDM, police circle officer transferred

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Press Trust of India Mathura

Besides the two officials, the SHO of the town, Rajveer Singh, has been suspended for dereliction of duty during the Friday's riots.

SDM Chatta Rajesh Prajapati has been transferred and Samir Verma will be the new Mathura SDM, DM Alok Shekhar Tewari said today.

Police circle officer Chatta Satyaveer Singh has also been transferred. Anil Yadav will be the new circle officer.

Meanwhile, the riot-hit town is fast returning to normal and the curfew would be relaxed tomorrow also between 9.00 AM to 5.00 PM.

Communal clashes broke out in Kosi Kalan, about 45 km from Mathura, on Friday, reportedly after a pedestrian used water meant for some religious purpose.

 

  

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First Published: Jun 05 2012 | 10:55 PM IST

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