Allahabad, Mar 09: The SSP has suspended the Station House Officer (SHO) of Baharia police station and outpost incharge of Sikandra village for alleged dereliction of duty that resulted in the communal clash on holi. Around 24 people were injured in Sikandra under Baharia police station area when members of two communities clashed during a holi procession. Police, today said the situation was tense but under control and senior officials were camping in the village. Police had already arrested 20 people in this connection, while three firs and counter complaints had been lodged. The suspensions came after local residents and political leaders alleged that if the police had acted promptly, the incident could have been averted.
About one dozen shops belonging to both communities were set afire and property worth several lakhs of rupees damaged during the violence.
Bureau Report