Curfew lifted in PM Modi lok sabha constituency

Janjivan Bureau
Varanasi: In Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s constituency Varanasi of Uttar Pradesh curfew was imposed after clash between Sadhu and police.As per report PMO is watching the situation.
Today, several religious leaders took out a protest march in the afternoon and locals also joined in. The violence took place during protests against police action on September 22 on a religious procession during the immersion of Ganesha idols.
Police lathi-charge on a religious leader and his followers, who were heading to the banks of river Ganga for the immersion ritual, led to anger.
When the march reached a key crossing in the city, there was stone throwing between the police and protesters, who allegedly burnt vehicles. The police also used batons again.
Curfew has been imposed in areas like Dashashwamedh, Chowk, Kotwali and Luxa.