Rajasthan: Curfew in violence-hit Karauli extended till Apr 7

Jaipur (PTI): Curfew in violence-hit Rajasthan's Karauli was extended till April 7 on Monday considering the law and order situation. The district administration also made arrangements for class 10 and 12 examinations, allowing students to reach their exam centres after showing their admit cards, officials said, two days after communal clashes in the town. "As the present circumstances are not normal for the law and order situation. In such a situation, curfew is extended till April 7 midnight," an order issued by Karauli District Collector Rajendra Shekhawat said. However, two hours relaxation will be given to allow people to make essential purchases, and any further relaxation will be provided considering the law and order situation, officials said. ASP Kishore Butolia said that 13 arrested people were presented before a court from where they were sent to two-day police remand. "Relaxation in curfew was given for two hours on Monday for purchase of essential items. Central and Rajasthan government offices and courts remained open and employees could reach their offices after showing ID cards," Shekhawat said. No untoward incident has been reported, but mobile internet services remain suspended in Karauli, he said. (Source: Vartha Bharati)