Tangmarg Violence:33 Arrested in Connection With Incidents of Arson

Tangmarg Violence:33 Arrested in Connection With Incidents of Arson:

 33 Arrested in Connection With Incidents of Arson for Tangmarg Violence.

Srinagar: As many as 33 people have been arrested in connection with incidents of arson at Tangmarg area in Baramulla district, police said today.

All the accused were, however, released on bail, a police spokesman said.

Tangmarg, 45 kms from here on Srinagar-Gulmarg road, was rocked by violence on September 13 after thousands of people took to the streets and torched a private high school and several government buildings following reports of alleged desecration of a holy book in the US.

Five persons were killed and many others injured in alleged firing by the security forces.

Police have already registered a case on the charges of attempt to murder, arson and rioting against a ruling National Conference worker for allegedly inciting the mob before they went on rampage.

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