23 held, including sitting and former ward chairs, over Gaur unrest
Summary
Police have detained 23 individuals, including sitting and former ward chairs, over inciting communal tension in Gaur Municipality after a wedding procession attack. Curfew and security measures remain in place.
Key Points
- Police detained 23 individuals including current and former ward chairs over communal tension in Gaur Municipality.
- The unrest began after a dispute over music in a wedding procession near a mosque.
- More than 500 security personnel have been deployed and a curfew is in effect in Gaur.
- A multi-party goodwill rally is planned to promote communal harmony in Sabgadha.
