NOHAR TENSE AFTER VHP LEADER ATTACKED

Hanumangarh: Communal tension gripped Nohar town of Hanumangarh district after a VHP leader was attacked by some people, officials said on Thursday. Internet services were suspended in Nohar, Bhadra and Rawatsar towns of Hanumangarh to curb the spread of rumours, they said.

Satveer Saharan of the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) was attacked Wednesday evening when he, along with others, objected to a group of people sitting on a vacant plot adjacent to a temple and creating nuisance.

As the news of Saharan being attacked and injured by the people belonging to a minority community spread, members of various Hindu outfits reached the spot and protested.

In view of the tension, additional police force was deployed and Hanumangarh Superintendent of Police (SP) Ajay Singh reached the spot.

“Six accused who attacked Saharan have been arrested. The situation is under control and additional police personnel have been deployed to maintain law and order,” the police said. Thirty-three people were also arrested under Section 151.