38 booked, 23 held in U.P. over violence on Ambedkar Jayanti
The Hindu·5h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Twenty-three people, including five women, were arrested in Uttar Pradesh's Kasganj district following violence on Ambedkar Jayanti. The incident occurred Tuesday in Chehka Gunar village when alleged anti-social elements blocked a Dalit community procession and threw stones at police. Police filed cases against 38 people total. Heavy police deployment restored peace in the area.
Key Entities
Uttar PradeshKasganj districtChehka Gunar villageAmbedkar JayantiDalit communityDr. B.R. AmbedkarSahavar police station