Siwan continues to remain tense with the security forces holding a flag march the second day today. Besides the Army, three companies of para military forces have also been deployed to bring the situation under control. The MP, in the centre of the storm, Mohd Shahabuddin, has gone underground. The toll of those killed in clashes in Pratapur between the supporters of RJD MP Mohd Shahbuddin and the police has risen to 17. Seven people have been arrested for fomenting trouble. The Police has filed against the indicted MP. Shahabuddin has, meanwhile, locked his house and gone underground. A cache of arms including an AK 47 had been seized from the MPs house on Saturday. Bureau Report