13 Arrested After Groups Clash Over Cow Transportation In Telangana: Cops
NDTV
Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of CrPC was clamped by authorities after clashes broke out in the town on Saturday night.
Thirteen people were arrested a day after members of two communities clashed in Medak town of Telangana over alleged transportation of cows for slaughter ahead of Bakrid festival. The situation has been brought under control and remains peaceful, police said on Sunday.
Prohibitory orders under Section 144 of CrPC was clamped by authorities after clashes broke out in the town on Saturday night. Stones were pelted and public property was damaged following which police resorted to lathi-charge to disperse the rioters.
Some shops and business establishments were vandalised and a hospital was also attacked where some injured people were undergoing treatment, they said.