Hyderabad, Nov 16: Situation in the communally tense Tappachabutra and Kulsumpura areas of the city, which witnessed a communal flare-up two days ago, remained peaceful with no untoward incident reported today, police said. However, prohibitory orders would continue as a precautionary measure till further directions even as two companies of rapid action force and two quick response teams are still deployed in addition to a large number of other police forces in the troubled areas to maintain peace, police said.
Dispute over construction of a compound wall adjoining to a worship place had sparked off clashes between groups of two communities under Tappachabutra and Kulsumpura police station limits in old city on Friday in which five persons were injured, including two in police firing.
Around 55 persons have been taken into custody for violating prohibitory orders and indulging in violence after the eruption of communal flare-up, police said.
Bureau Report