A magisterial inquiry was on Saturday ordered into an incident where members of two communities clashed with each other here on Friday even as a strike called by Shiv Sena (Bal Thackeray) evoked a partial response.
The probe was ordered by Kapurthala Deputy Commissioner Jaskiran Singh. Phagwara ADC Iqbal Singh Sandhu will conduct it and submit his report by July 28, said officials.
DSP Kanwalpreet Singh Chahal has been relieved of his duties which have been given to Kapurthala DSP (Headquarters) Amrik Singh Chahal on a temporary basis, said Kapurthala SSP Rajinder Singh.
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The DC said the situation was under control, although heavy police force was deployed in the city.
Members of two communities, armed with swords and other sharp weapons, clashed and hurled stones at each other here, leaving several persons injured.
Shiv Sena (Bal Thackeray) had called for a Phagwara Bandh on Saturday to press for the transfer of the local SP and DSP for allegedly mishandling the situation. The strike though evoked only a partial response, said officials, adding that most of the shops and commercial establishments remained opened. - PTI