Nanded (Maharashtra), Nov 26: Curfew was relaxed in the trouble-torn Itwara area here this morning to enable Muslim devotees to congregate at local mosques and offer prayers on the occasion of Id-ul-Fitr. Khakhi-clad, gun toting police personnel along with companies of state reserve police force stood guard as the devotees offered Namaz at the main Idgah ground and greeted each other on the occasion of Id-ul-Fitr.
"The situation is peaceful and under control. There has been no fresh reports of arson," district magistrate Tanaji Satre told reporters today.
"We plan to relax the curfew throughout the day to enable people to participate in the Id celebrations and to visit each other," he said.
Tension in the area appeared diffused as young men, women and children greeted each other and participated in the celebrations while shops and commercial establishments remained opened to enable people to purchase the traditional sweet meats and other festive accessories, Special IG, Nanded, B N Raut said.
Over 15 persons had been injured during arson on Sunday, forcing the local authorities to clamp curfew in the area and tighten security.
Bureau Report