Tension continues for third consecutive day in Kawal Nagar village

MUZAFFARNAGAR: A religious place was on Thursday allegedly damaged by some unidentified men in Kawal Nagar village of the district following which paramilitary forces have been deployed in the area which remained tense for the third consecutive day, police said.

A religious place was partially damaged by some miscreants, police said, adding, there were also some reports of stone pelting.

Paramilitary forces including personnel from the Rapid Action Force were deployed to control the situation, they said.

Tension prevailed in the area after three persons were killed over a minor dispute on Tuesday which broke out after two motorbikes had collided with each other.

While victim Qureshi was allegedly stabbed to death by Gaurav and his friend Sachin (25), hearing his cries, locals later rushed to the spot and beat the duo to death.

A case was registered in this regard, police said, adding, they are maintaining a strict vigil in the area.

SSP Muzaffarnagar Manjil Saini was transferred from the district and attached to the DG headquarters, an official spokesperson said yesterday in Lucknow.

Arun Kumar, ADGP (law and order) visited the village yesterday and issued directions to police for necessary steps to be taken. The new District Magistrate and SSP also reached here.

Meanwhile, security has also been tightened in Antwada village where another religious place was damaged, police said.