March 29, 2010 9:25 AM

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36 injured in Hyderabad violence

<br/>In Andhra Pradesh, 36 persons injured and 14 vehicles damaged on Sunday when violence broke out in the old city of Hyderabad following clash between two groups for putting up flags. Tension escalated as incidents of stone pelting and attacks on passersby on the roads were reported in many areas even as police forces tried to quell the trouble. <br/><br/>Police had to fire teargas shells at few places to control the mobs. Though the situation came under control, additional forces including Andhra Pradesh Special Police, Rapid Action Forces and Quick Response Teams have been deployed in the areas of old city. Section 144 has been clamped in the southern zone. <br/><br/>After a review meeting, Chief Minister K. Rosaiah asked the police officials to ensure that there were no further untoward incidents in the twin cities. Home Minister P.Sabitha Indra Reddy, DGP R. R. Girish Kumar, Police Commissioner A. K. Khan and other senior police officials have attended the meeting.<br/>

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